Support Worker / PA

buses, and an interest in transport. I like my routines and a structure to my day.
I am looking for a PA to support me to get out and about, and travel on some
buses with me. I have a learning disability and my friendliness and chattiness
makes me vulnerable, I need a PA to ensure that I am safe at all times when out
with me. I know the bus timetables off by heart, and even know some of the
drivers rotas, so can anticipate which driver will be driving the bus. I can find it
hard when there are unexpected changes to bus timetables and will need
reassurance if that were to happen.

Duties include:
Transportation
Companionship
I really enjoy riding the buses and getting out and about, so am looking for
someone who will enjoy this with me, so we can go out and explore., 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.
  
  Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good timekeeping
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
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, 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.