Support Companion for a Fun-Loving 33-Year-Old Woman WC1529

Independent Lives; Corsham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A support services organization is seeking a cheerful Support Companion for a 33-year-old woman with autism and complex learning difficulties in Corsham. The role involves assistance with daily activities including meal preparation, shopping, and outings. A valid driver's license and own vehicle are essential. Enjoying theatre and being around pets are big pluses. The position is self-employed, offering 10 hours a week at £15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Non-smoker preferred or must refrain from smoking during working hours.
• Right to work in the UK and willing to undertake required checks.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and prompt when necessary.
• Provide housekeeping and cooking support.
• Assist with shopping and community access.
• Transport to appointments and outings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Creativity

Timekeeping

Comfortable with pets

Job description

Overview

Support Companion for a Fun-Loving 33-Year-Old Woman. Ref: WC1529. Location: Corsham. Details: This role is to support a Woman. Drivers licence required: Yes. Own vehicle needed: Yes. Employment status: Self-employed. Hours per week: 10 hours a week - Mon and Fri 10am to 3pm. Occasional overnights (TBD). Hourly pay rate: £15.00.

About the role

Are you cheerful, patient, and full of life? We’re looking for a friendly, upbeat Personal Assistant to support a 33-year-old woman with autism and complex learning difficulties, who has a brilliant sense of humour and a small, very lovable dog! This role brings positivity, fun, and encouragement into everyday activities: staying active by going swimming, playing badminton, and finding new ways to enjoy being out and about. She loves a trip to the cinema or a musical, so a love for theatre (and possibly the occasional journey to Bristol for a show) is a big plus. You’ll also support her in becoming more independent — cooking, meal prep, food shopping, and accessing the community. The goal is to encourage confidence, independence, and plenty of laughter.

Responsibilities

• Medication prompting/administering
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Looking after pets
• May need to take her to any dentist or doctor appointments
• Prompting her to keep her space tidy and organised
• Go with her to walk her dog
• Other relevant duties as required

Candidate qualities

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes

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

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be 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.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.