Buddy

Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved.

To apply, follow the link provided and fill out an application form or forward your application or CV to parecruitment@penderelstrust.org.uk (Please include the job reference number: ESX17522MM1 to your email if submitting via email).

About the Employer

I’m a young child looking for a buddy who will enjoy the same things as me. I like music, and I also enjoy swimming and being in the water. I love spending time outside, especially playing on my trampoline. I’m quite sporty and enjoy playing football. I also like watching YouTube. I really like animals—especially dogs—and I love going to pet them. I have a lot of energy!

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

The employer's hobbies and interests

• Sport
• Music
• Youtube

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Being with me when i am out and making me feel safe.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.
• Someone who like sports and activity and having fun.

When you are Required

Hours per week

5

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

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