Title: Support Worker / Buddy

Location: Bracknell, RG42

Nearest Tube/Station: Bracknell

Wage/Salary: GBP18.00 Gross per Hour

Driver Essential? Yes, manual drive

Essential: Experience supporting a young adult with a physical disability

Start Date: ASAP

Days & Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10.00am 2.00pm

Family/Client Pets: Not applicable

Recruiter: Jade (url removed)

About this 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 visit 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. It is essential that you are confident driving an adapted vehicle, as the role will involve driving daily.

Who this job would suit:

You will be fun, positive, friendly, and an active Support Worker / Buddy, who is reliable, organsied, 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. Please see our website for more information.