Buddy/ Support Worker

Buddy/ Support worker
Ref: NDSES439
Location: Etchingham
Details
I am looking for personal care for a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Hours per week:
Weekends and school holidays. Up to 10 hours per week, plus additional hours available in the holidays. Days and
times flexible.
Hourly pay rate:
£12 per hour
I am 19 and on the hunt for a buddy/Support worker to hang out with and join me in all sorts of activities and
experiences. Some days will be chilled and others adventurous.
I’m into sailing and have a good taste in music (I like a bit of everything but mainly pop/mainstream music). With your
help, I would like to try out new activities and experiences, things like other sports, comedy/karaoke evenings, going to
the cinema and listening to live music. I would also like to find some voluntary work such as working with animals.
I need someone who is enthusiastic and energetic, who will be motivational without rushing me, supporting me to
make plans on what we do and where we go. Someone who can drive our motability vehicle is preferred, but for the
right person, we can work it out.
If you share similar interests and appreciate slapstick humour and witty banter, I can certainly promise a few laughs as
we go!
Duties include:
Other relevant duties as required
Transportation
Companionship
Participating in social and leisure activities with me e.g. cinema, live music, various sports etc
Participating in activities with me and my family
Support me to find and access/engage in voluntary activities
Candidate qualities:
2/2
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 due to medical reasons, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
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.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual
employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued
employment contracts.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9