Support Worker Buddy

Client:

Our client is a positive thinking, sociable man who is independently mobile but may tire when out and about. He has a moderate learning disability and thrives with structure and activity. He requires support and occasional prompting to ensure his safety when out in the community. Our client lives in his own home and has a part time job. There is only limited personal care required.

He has a keen sense of humour and enjoys good company. He likes walking, football, visiting the gym and horse riding; he enjoys swimming, curries and a visit to the pub.

You will be expected to:

Have a good understanding and experience of working with people with an acquired brain injury

Enjoy good conversation and be as good a listener as speaker

Be patient and learn to understand our client's ways

Liaise with our client's Case Manager and various (sometimes multidisciplinary) team members and facilitate good communication

Be physically fit to enable our client to participate in his various activities

Enjoy supporting others and be considerate and good-natured with a genuine interest in his holistic development

Plan and organise activities both within the home and out in the community appropriate to his taste and preferences and in discussion with out client

Have a willingness to be involved in all aspects of his life, including social activities

Have a clean driving licence and vehicle

Be committed to enhancing our client's quality of life

All applicants invited for an interview will be asked to provide documentary evidence confirming their right to work in the UK. Posts offered are subject to two excellent references and successful Enhanced DBS checks. The employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those in its care. You will be required to complete an induction and training programme which includes safeguarding best practices.

Salary: £13.00 - £15.00 per hour dependent on the shift worked and your experience.

Ainscough Associates Ltd is assisting the client in recruiting, employing, training and supervising the Buddy / Support Worker.