Buddy needed DP6278
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Location: | Worthing, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DP6278 |
Summary
Buddy needed
Ref: DP6278
Location: Worthing
Details
This role is to support a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed
Hours per week:
Flexible 6-8 hours, Monday, Tuesday, Friday afternoon and at weekends.
Hourly pay rate:
£13 an hour
We are looking for a buddy 6-8 hours a week to support a 17-year-old who enjoys PlayStation, computers, photography and going out and about, in turn giving his mother respite during those hours. Your role will be varied, from going to the Cinema, Bowling and mooching around town to staying in and playing computer games, occasionally making snacks and providing transportation from college, he is a part-time wheelchair user when he is out for long periods of time.
We are looking for a PA that is approachable, kind, friendly and flexible with hours, the role is available Monday, Tuesday, Friday afternoon and at weekends.
Duties include:
- Transportation
- Companionship
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
- 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
- Happy to work in a smoking environment
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: DP6278
Location: Worthing
Details
This role is to support a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed
Hours per week:
Flexible 6-8 hours, Monday, Tuesday, Friday afternoon and at weekends.
Hourly pay rate:
£13 an hour
We are looking for a buddy 6-8 hours a week to support a 17-year-old who enjoys PlayStation, computers, photography and going out and about, in turn giving his mother respite during those hours. Your role will be varied, from going to the Cinema, Bowling and mooching around town to staying in and playing computer games, occasionally making snacks and providing transportation from college, he is a part-time wheelchair user when he is out for long periods of time.
We are looking for a PA that is approachable, kind, friendly and flexible with hours, the role is available Monday, Tuesday, Friday afternoon and at weekends.
Duties include:
- Transportation
- Companionship
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
- 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
- Happy to work in a smoking environment
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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