Befriender for a 10-Year-Old with Down Syndrome

Blue Sky Brokers; Salford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a Befriender for a 10-year-old child with special needs in Salford. The role involves providing positive social interaction, fostering friendship through activities, and ensuring the child's safety and wellbeing. Candidates should possess a caring attitude and enjoy spending time with children. Training is informal, emphasizing the right qualities over formal qualifications. The role offers 4 hours weekly during school, increasing to 16 hours during holidays.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; attitude and qualities are most important.

Responsibilities

• Spend 4 hours a week during school time and 16 hours during the school holidays.
• Offer positive social interaction, encouragement and build a safe and trusting friendship.
• Encourage social companionship and friendship through play, conversation and shared activities.
• Encourage social and communication skills in a fun, supportive and age-appropriate way; ensure safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Be kind, patient and caring; able to build a warm, trusting relationship.
• Enjoy spending time with children and engaging in fun activities.

Job description

A local support organization is seeking a Befriender for a 10-year-old child with special needs in Salford. The role involves providing positive social interaction, fostering friendship through activities, and ensuring the child's safety and wellbeing. Candidates should possess a caring attitude and enjoy spending time with children. Training is informal, emphasizing the right qualities over formal qualifications. The role offers 4 hours weekly during school, increasing to 16 hours during holidays.