Job Description

Become a Buddy with AIBO - Paid Companionship in Faygate, West Sussex (1-2hours per week)

Location:

Faygate, West Sussex

Pay:

15 per hour (flexible, self-employed)

Hours:

1/2 hours per week to start (flexible)

Age of applicants:

18 - 30

About AIBO

AIBO is a UK social venture that matches young people, 18-30 (we call them Buddies) with elderly adults in their local area for paid companionship and light week-to-week help: things like chatting over tea, going for a walk, helping with technology, or simply keeping someone company -

it's basically anything a grandchild would do!

Our mission is to bridge generations, reduce loneliness, and bring some young bounce back into older people's lives, while giving young people flexible, meaningful, and well-paid work that fits around study or other jobs.

About this role

We're currently looking for a

Buddy in Faygate, West Sussex

to spend

1-2 hours per week

with an elderly lady who'd love some friendly companionship and conversation.

A few of her interests include:

Fashion Vintage style Drawing / Painting Crafts Music Travelling Aviation/Planes Card Games (e.g. Bridge, Solitaire) Animal lover/wildlife Knitting / Sewing
No care experience is needed as

this is not care -

just kindness, patience, and genuine interest in spending time with someone from a different generation.

Who we're looking for

? Aged

18 - 30

because AIBO focuses on intergenerational connection and the mutual benefits of pairing young people with older adults.
? Friendly, reliable, and good with people.
? Based locally in or near Faygate, West Sussex.
? Able to commit a few hours each week on a flexible schedule.

Pay & hours

15 per hour (paid directly via AIBO) Flexible, ad-hoc hours that fit around your studies or other work Self-employed/freelance position

How to apply

If this sounds like you,

apply on Indeed

and we will send you a sign up form link if we think you could be suitable!

This advert is for a specific opportunity in West Sussex, but once you sign up, you'll also be added to our platform and considered for other local roles as they come up.

AIBO - it's like a grandchild on tap!

Follow us on

Instagram: @_aibo_uk

to see what being a Buddy looks like in action!

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexitime
Application question(s):

Do you have a valid Basic DBS Check or would you be willing to obtain a new one if not?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Faygate RH12 (required)
Work Location: In person