Support Worker

• Location:Tetbury, GL8
• Days & Hours:15 hours a week, worked flexibly throughout the week. This is abank arrangement, with hours planned in advance by me and my mum. Extra hours may be available during school holidays or to cover absences.
• Pay:

• Weekdays: £15.00/hour
• Weekends: £16.00/hour

Hi, Im Dean and Im Looking for a Buddy/Support Worker!

Hey there! Im Dean, born in 1999, and Im looking for someone friendly, reliable, and supportive to join me on my journey to becoming more independent. Ive got loads of interests and hobbies, and Id love to find someone whos up for sharing some of them with me or just being a great companion.

A Bit About Me:

• Im passionate aboutwoodwork I love getting stuck into creative projects.
• I enjoystunt scooteringand hanging out at thelocal skate park.
• Im a big fan oflive music, especiallydrum and bass, and I love going to events to see my favourite DJs.
• I love beingoutdoors, walking in nature, bouldering and climbing, relaxing on the beach, andswimming in the seawhen Im on holiday.
• I have a close relationship with my mum shes a big part of my life.

I sustained ahypoxic brain injuryat birth and Ive beenhearing impairedall my life. I wear hearing aids and lip read well. Im looking for someone who can support me withdaily living tasks, help me explore new activities, and encourage me to keep doing the things I love likeskateboarding, surfing, swimming, and of course,woodwork.

What Im Looking For:

Id enjoy working with someone who shares the values that matter to me and my support team:

• Client Focused Can you show real commitment and passion for helping me live my best life?
• Integrity Are you empathetic and able to understand me in a professional and respectful way?
• Supportive Can you build a positive and professional relationship with me and those around me?
• Positive Will you help create an inclusive environment where I feel respected and valued?
• Quality Focused Are you someone who always acts with professionalism and care?

Experience:

• Essential:Supporting young adults to achieve their potential and become more independent.
• Desirable:Experience working with young adults with trauma and an interest in therapy.

Training & Benefits:

• On-going training & support provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Free DBS check
• Induction & relevant training (including The Care Certificate)
• Regular supervision and support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR team

Interviews & Start Date:

• Interviews:Rolling basis, face-to-face. This advert will close once weve received enough applications so please apply soon!
• Start Date:ASAP (subject to employment checks)

Please note:
With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK.

This role will require:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references, including your last employer
• An enhanced DBS Certificate (a conviction wont necessarily prevent you from being employed)

Thanks for reading I hope to meet you soon!