Buddy / Support Worker ES213

Hi, thank you for reading my advert. I am a kind and friendly 20-year male with Autism, I have a passion for all things related to cars and trains, indulging in Xbox gaming, Nintendo Switch and cherishing quality time with my family. I have an active lifestyle and enjoy going to and exploring National Trust sites, steam railways, car shows and the cinema. I am looking for a like-minded buddy/personal assistant to support me with going out and about doing all the things I enjoy. No personal care is involved., Other Personal Qualities:

• sense of humour
Employee Duties:
• Other relevant duties as required
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
Additional duties: Attending a SEN disco every 3rd Friday 6.45pm - 10.15pm Picking me up from college and taking me home Wed to Fri 12.45pm to 1.45pm Additional requirements
• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
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. Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be engaged directly by the individual and not Independent Lives. This role is for a self-employed worker, successful applicants will be required to prove self-employed status and undergo self-employment checks.


• 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
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety, 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 Disability Confident.