Support Assistant

Independent lives; Roundstreet Common; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide companionship and assistance with social activities for a sociable individual. Responsibilities include shopping, accompanying to various activities, and encouraging social skills. The ideal candidate should be respectful of privacy, possess good interpersonal skills, and be fit for the role. Hours are 10 per week, to be worked on Tuesday, Friday, and one weekend day, with flexibility in the working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality.
• Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
• Non-smoker preferred or willing to refrain from smoking during working hours.

Responsibilities

• Shopping and transportation assistance.
• Encourage social skills improvement.
• Assist with exercise activities and companionship.
• Walk dogs and improve community skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Creative

Resourceful

Fit and healthy

Job description

Overview

sisters and our dogs in a remote area near Billingshurst. I am looking for a PA to assist me to access my local community, attend exercise and activities I enjoy and to promote my independence. I am a very sociable and easy-going person and love cinema, swimming, shopping and Sonic the Hedgehog. I also like helping people so would love it if you could help me to find somewhere I could volunteer for a few hours each week. I get anxious in large crowds and queues, and I don't like unpredictable sounds, they make me nervous. On Mon, Wed & Thurs I attend Brinsbury College to study Animal Care. Duties include: Other relevant duties as required

Responsibilities

• Shopping
• Transportation
• Accompany me to access my local community using your own vehicle
• Encourage me to improve my social skills and improve my independence
• Assist me to attend exercise-based activities I enjoy such as swimming and walking, also to accompany me to the cinema and shopping
• Encourage me to keep in contact with my friends and to feel more comfortable using my mobile
• Walk my dogs with me in the fields around my house
• Help to improve social and community related skills

Qualifications & Requirements

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Reliable and clear headed
• Organised, creative & resourceful
• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

EEO & Disability

Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Hours & Employment

Hours per week: 10 hours per week. Hours to be worked on Tuesday, Friday and one day over the weekend. Exact times to be agreed with employer, either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Legal

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Equal Opportunities

• Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9