Buddy / Support Worker
Penderels Trust
Buddy / Support Worker
£24752
Penderels Trust , Nuneaton, Warwickshire
- Part time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: f9749c8020d04a76941cec5dc060cc1b
Full Job Description
- Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
- Support with food shopping.
- 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.
- 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 work on own initiative.
- To work as part of a team.
- 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.
- Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
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.
Car driver preferred but not essential.,
Personality should be bubbly but be able to gauge the situation they are in
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
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A bright, friendly, funny young man who likes accessing the community for socialising. Likes the gym, drawing and gaming. Enjoys watching quiz shows and YouTube.