Buddy Care and Support Assistant JO

Services for Independent Living; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service for children in Hereford is looking for a Personal Assistant to support an 11-year-old boy with a mild learning disability. Responsibilities include ensuring safety and providing companionship during outings. A driving license is essential. The role offers £13.80 per hour for 7 hours every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of similar work is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to understand confidentiality and flexibility to work with a child with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Be a buddy when out and about.
• Ensure the child's safety and good behavior.

Skills

Patience

Good communication

Sense of humor

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Overview

Fun and engaging PA needed in Hereford to support an 11 year old boy with a mild learning disability.

He is looking for a PA to take him fishing, to the football, and on day trips to places like Cadbury World and Drayton Manor. Driving license essential.

Every other weekend on either a Saturday or Sunday. Extra hours during the school holidays.

Job details

Personal Assistant to Disabled Employer Child

Salary £13.80 Per Hour.

Location Hereford

Hours 7 hours every other weekend

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About Me

I'm an 11 year old boy and I live in Hereford with my parents and 2 siblings. I have a mild learning disability and struggle in social situations. I really enjoy playing with other children my age and just need some guidance with my behaviour. I love sport, sensory activities and have been told I am great fun to be around.

Responsibilities

• Your job will be to be my buddy when out and about, making sure I am on my best behaviour and ensuring my safety at all times.

About You

• Previous experience of similar work is desirable but not essential, as I will make sure you get the training you need.
• You must be able to understand the importance of confidentiality, be patient, calm, be a good communicator and have a good sense of humour.
• A good attitude to independence is important to understand and be flexible in working style to accommodate a child with disabilities.
• You will need to be a car driver/owner.

About Direct Payments

Direct payments are available from Local Authorities for people who have a care and support plan in place following a social care assessment. An amount of money is allocated to purchase the assistance and care needed to live independently.

I should stress that my Mum will be your employer and have full responsibility for recruitment, contracts, supervision, pay, training etc. A support service assists her in meeting her responsibilities as an employer.

Salary: This is a flat rate of pay that takes account of unsociable hours and weekend working.

Hours: These are the minimally contracted hours. If I require additional support at other times I will try to give as much notice as possible, an ability to be flexible would be an advantage