Companion/Carer Ref: WCC2258 Location: Marlborough Details Drivers licence required: No Employment status: Employed Hours per week: 2 hours per week (Monday/Thursday afternoons preferred but willing to discuss) Hourly pay rate: £14.20 per hour - I am 26 years old. I am definitely a creative, practical person who enjoys a range of art and craft activities including drawing and painting. I make good use of my surrounding countryside and can often be found walking my dog with my sketch book in hand! Ideally I am looking for someone who is understanding of neurodivergent people and will offer me support with my ongoing mental health issues but ultimately offer me friendship and companionship. Having someone who can help me to build up confidence when I’m out and about in the community, help me explore different opportunities, help me to meet my personal targets or just going out for a coffee in Marlborough would be an amazing help. Duties include: - Other relevant duties as required - 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 - Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills - Honest and cheerful - Creative - Friendly and approachable - Good communication and social skills and to be prepared to take the time to get to know me properly - Be sensitive to my needs and have the ability to remain calm in situations that I may find stressful and challenging 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. 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. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .