Autistic woman seeking flexible PA for advocacy in Hove

I am a 39 year old woman living in a flat in Hove (right by Hove town hall). I have autism and mental health needs and value someone very empathetic, punctual and reliable so we can show mutual respect for each other's time. I love line dancing, singing in a choir and photography and I work part time in a library.

I am only looking for someone who is flexibly available for ad-hoc support. This would suit someone based close by who could easily be available flexibly for 2 to 3 afternoons/ evenings per week (but you will be only needed once a week). I'm based by Hove town hall, 10 mins from Hove Station and on lots of bus routes.

This is an ad-hoc, flexible role for once a week but you will need to be available to be called for work on one of 2-3 afternoons/ evenings a week (to suit you) between 3pm and 8pm or around your current schedule. There will be one shift of up to 2 hours per week to meet distress experienced in the moment and will need you to accompany me to the GP or a local well-being hub. If you wish instead that this would work best for you as a regular weekly commitment, I’d be happy to discuss this.

No personal care, cleaning or housework are required.

Key tasks:
The PA must be comfortable speaking up for me and helping me access services for support, such as telephone or in person mental health urgent support.

Any experience supporting people in distress or with neuro-divergence would be ideal for this role but not mandatory. Opportunity to attend a 3-month online and CPD certified (and paid for) training on autism awareness/ mental health first aid/ counselling skills will be offered to the right candidate, that will also enhance your job prospects.

You must feel able to advocate for my needs and to take charge of getting services to meet my autistic specific adaptations and needs. The only task required is to help me get my needs met and voice heard when accessing support and then afterwards to help me follow the advice given in these interactions by the professional.

Preference for those who are registered self employed.

Genders which may apply for this job – Any

Hours per week – 1.5 - 2 hrs per week

Hourly rate – £15

Area – Hangleton and Blatchington, Hove, Portslade and Mile Oak

Driving licence required – No

Employer has pets – No

Employer is smoker – No

Required care experience – Autism, Mental health