Overview
Position: Personal Assistant/Buddy
Location: Evesham, Worcestershire
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Hours: 9–10 hours per week across two or three days per week, including some evenings
We have an amazing opportunity for an outgoing and enthusiastic individual to provide support to Adam, a 39-year-old man with an acquired brain injury.
The Client
Adam lives in the family home in Evesham, Worcestershire, within easy distance of Cheltenham, Worcester and Stratford-upon-Avon. Adam wishes to live independently and enjoy life to the max. Having suffered a severe brain injury in his childhood, he has ongoing issues with balance as well as physical and cognitive challenges. He needs support and guidance in day-to-day life.
Interests and Hobbies
Adam enjoys keeping fit, going to gigs, listening to music, watching films, getting out and about in the local community, socialising with friends, and spending time with his family. He may also need help with domestic tasks and general life admin.
The Role
The purpose of the role is to enable Adam to maintain his independence at home and in the community. This includes planning and attending social and leisure outings, encouraging and enabling a broadening of his social circle, while ensuring good decision making and maintaining safety. You will follow the care plan, maintain accurate care records, and liaise with Adam’s family and other professionals, ensuring professional boundaries and appropriate privacy and confidentiality. Adam does not require support with personal care.
Although experience in supporting someone with a brain injury or cognitive impairment is preferred, it is not essential as training will be provided. Regular supervision will take place throughout employment, and you will also benefit from training and guidance from the therapy and clinical teams who work with Adam.
This role would suit an outgoing, friendly and sociable individual who is reliable, trustworthy, and able to project a professional and calm demeanour.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Full, clean UK driving licence and own vehicle to use when transporting Adam during shifts
* Support experience is not essential, but a willingness to learn and engage with Adam’s interests is important
Available Hours
This role offers some flexibility; the ideal shift pattern would be a combination of day and evening hours depending on Adam’s needs. The expected pattern is either:
* 3 x 3-hour shifts per week
* 2 x 5-hour shifts per week
The precise days of work will be agreed in advance with you.
Rate of Pay and Expenses
£15.00 per hour with client-related mileage paid in addition at the current HMRC advisory rate of 45p per mile.
How to Apply
If you feel you are suited to this role and have an interest and enthusiasm to enable Adam to access his interests, please submit your CV in the first instance. If you would like to work for HR 4 Case Management Limited, please apply.
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