Support & Companion – Young Adult; Autism – Greenwich, South East

Overview

Support & Compan ion – Young Adult (Autism) – Greenwich, South East London. Position:
Permanent. Job Reference: DB975.

Job Title:

Support & Companion – Young Adult (Autism).

Location:

Greenwich, South East London. Salary: £55,000–£60,000 gross per annum. Hours

Required:

48 hours per week. Working Pattern:
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 9.00 am–9.00 pm.

Start Date:

ASAP. Driver:
Yes. Car provided for use on duty.

A full-time Support and Companion role for a family in South East London, near Greenwich. The role is focused on providing calm, consistent one-to-one support to an 18-year-old young woman with autism. This is a long-term private household position suited to an experienced, emotionally intelligent and hands-on candidate who is comfortable supporting a young adult with additional needs while also assisting with practical day-to-day tasks.

• Support and Companionship
• Providing calm, consistent one-to-one support to an 18-year-old young woman with autism
• Supporting daily routines, activities and appointments
• Offering reassurance, structure and companionship throughout the day
• Encouraging engagement in activities in line with the family’s routine
• Practical and Household Support
• Driving to and from activities and appointments
• Preparing meals and snacks as required
• General tidying and light household support
• Feeding and caring for the household cats
• PA and Organisational Support
• Running errands
• Supporting basic organisation and day-to-day tasks
• Administering medication via a dosette box as required

• Proven experience supporting individuals with autism or additional needs
• Background in nursing, education, SEN support or similar strongly preferred
• Calm, patient and emotionally intelligent
• Resilient, hands-on and adaptable, with a positive, young-spirited and engaging approach
• Confident communicator, warm and chatty when appropriate
• Organised and proactive
• Confident driver
• First Aid certification required
• Fluent English essential.

• Competitive salary of £55,000–£60,000 gross per annum
• Permanent, long-term position
• Car provided for use on duty

This job is posted by Home Organisers Limited. We are acting as an employment agency for this permanent position. To apply, candidates must have or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS, provide at least two professional references and hold a valid driving licence.