PA/ Buddy DP6747
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13 to £15 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13-£15 based on experience |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | Yapton, Arundel |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DP6747 |
Summary
PA/ Buddy
Ref: DP6747
Location: Yapton
Details
This role is to support a Man
The candidate should be a man*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
employed
Hours per week:
3-6 hours a week (1-2 sessions) at mutually convenient time, can include weekends and evenings. More hours may be required in holidays.
Hourly pay rate:
£13-£15 based on experience
I am a 20 year old male with high functioning autism and am looking for someone to become my buddy. I need support with accessing social and leisure activities, but I really like to spend time at home chatting, playing video games and discussing views on my interests.
I have a big interest in Star Wars, Lego and Lord of the Rings I can have quite strong views about topics. I require a driver with their own car as I may like to go out for food or to an activity.
I would like you to have an understanding of autism and to know how this affects my life. I am cheeky, have a good sense of humour and have an in-depth knowledge of topics that really interest me.
Duties include:
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Accompany employer when accessing social and leisure activities when required
- Whilst on duty at the employer’s home watching TV and playing or watching Lego video games on XBox
Candidate qualities:
- 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
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Additional requirements
Non-smoker due to medical reasons
Notes:
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
Ref: DP6747
Location: Yapton
Details
This role is to support a Man
The candidate should be a man*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
employed
Hours per week:
3-6 hours a week (1-2 sessions) at mutually convenient time, can include weekends and evenings. More hours may be required in holidays.
Hourly pay rate:
£13-£15 based on experience
I am a 20 year old male with high functioning autism and am looking for someone to become my buddy. I need support with accessing social and leisure activities, but I really like to spend time at home chatting, playing video games and discussing views on my interests.
I have a big interest in Star Wars, Lego and Lord of the Rings I can have quite strong views about topics. I require a driver with their own car as I may like to go out for food or to an activity.
I would like you to have an understanding of autism and to know how this affects my life. I am cheeky, have a good sense of humour and have an in-depth knowledge of topics that really interest me.
Duties include:
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Accompany employer when accessing social and leisure activities when required
- Whilst on duty at the employer’s home watching TV and playing or watching Lego video games on XBox
Candidate qualities:
- 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
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Additional requirements
Non-smoker due to medical reasons
Notes:
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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