Self-Employed Support Worker (No personal care) LTES810

I am looking for someone to support me for 6 hours per week. I am a young lady living in Peacehaven with my supportive family. I have autism and OCD and can experience high levels of anxiety, and become easily overwhelmed. I am primarily looking for someone to help me in the kitchen, when making decisions and meals and support me/cooking tasks with gentle encouragement. I sometimes require support with shopping. I would benefit from support to access the community and I may need assistance in using public transport, or to be driven to an appointment on occasion. If you think you have the experience and the patience to support me, I would love to hear from you. It would also be really helpful for me if you could attach your photo to your application. Duties include: Shopping Transportation Companionship Conversation / companionship Accompanying meal preparation and eating Support with decision making and anxiety

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative Hygienic, tidy and well organised Honest and cheerful Understanding of anxiety, OCD, mental health and neurodivergent struggles Additional requirements Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours 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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