Buddy​/Support Worker TM

Buddy/Support Worker

Location:

Shoreham-by-Sea

This role is to support a Man. My son is a 20‑year‑old with a disability that mainly requires support in the area of social communication. He loves Dungeons & Dragons, Monty Python, Father Ted and Japanese TV and cartoons. He is looking for a buddy to accompany him to tabletop gaming sessions once a week, swimming, drama club and laser tag.

The support worker will help him gain skills and confidence with social interactions and communication when accessing these activities.

Employed

Tuesdays 3.30pm – 6.30pm | Thursdays 5.30pm – 7.30pm ( mileage 45p per mile )

£15.00; 45p per mile

• Administration
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship

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

• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
• Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

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.

Please note:

If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.