Self employed Support Worker / Personal Assistant BRRES767

I am a 41 year old man with Autism needing support with going out walking/taking exercise, domestic tasks, shopping, meal planning and paperwork. I keep tropical pets e.g. tarantulas and a python but they are kept safely in containers. I enjoy my Playstation, classical and 80s music and football. I like to be as independent as possible but need reminders/encouragement to carry out personal tasks. You would also be required to help me develop confidence with going out and social situations. Must be friendly, patient, flexible and able to motivate. You will need to provide evidence of your self employed status, HMRC registration and public liability insurance. Duties include: Administration Housekeeping Shopping Companionship Support/accompany with going out for walks Reminders to carry out personal tasks, 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 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.

• Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
  
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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 Must be comfortable with pets Able to always work to high standards of health & safety Patient Able to motivate and encourage, 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.