Support Worker / PA

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to work as a Support Worker/Buddy for a charming young man in England. This role involves planning and organizing various activities to enhance Andy's life, from outings to exploring new interests. You will play a crucial role in providing support for daily living while ensuring that each day is engaging and fulfilling. If you are fun, positive, and enjoy making a difference, this is the perfect role for you. Join a supportive environment where no two days are the same, and contribute to meaningful experiences that enrich Andy's life.

Benefits

Bespoke Person-Centered Training

Ongoing Supervision

Permanent Contract

Qualifications

• Must be fun, positive, and reliable with experience in supporting individuals.
• Ability to plan and research activities tailored to the client's interests.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize activities for Andy to enjoy both in and outside his care home.
• Build a gradual relationship and provide support for daily living activities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Activity Planning

Empathy

Education

Relevant Experience in Care

Job description

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client/child:

Andy is 24 years old and lives independently with the support of carers in a residential care home in Bracknell. Andy is a sociable young man who enjoys a wide range of interests such as music, hydro / swimming, and target practice games. He has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, a severe learning disability, speech and language difficulties, epilepsy, and a partial sight impairment. At times Andy can display behaviours that may challenge. Andy is a wheelchair user and requires support with all activities of daily living including personal care. He is very much looking forward to a Support Worker / Buddy coming on board to support him in participating in activities.

Overview of role:
Andy’s Support Worker / Buddy will plan different activities, days trips out, explore new interests and hobbies, and support Andy to participate. Building up a relationship will be gradual, and you must be confident organising activities both in and outside of Andy’s residential care home. Andy needs a Support Worker / Buddy who can bring new ideas, and research and identify appropriate and meaningful activities that Andy will enjoy. He loves to get out and about, trying new places to eat and drink, sightseeing, and visiting new locations. This is an active role, one that needs a resourceful Support Worker / Buddy keen to make a difference and provide positive input to Andy’s life.

Who this job would suit:
You will be fun, positive, friendly, and an active Support Worker / Buddy, who is reliable, organised, and enjoys planning and researching new activities for your client to enjoy.

What’s great about this job:
A fantastic role with no two days being the same; an exciting opportunity to work with a charming young man. The role is offering a permanent contract, bespoke person-centered training, and ongoing supervision from Andy’s case manager.

Who is recruiting for this role?
Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client for more information.