Title: Support Worker / Buddy
Location: Sutton Coldfield, B74
Salary: Up to £30,368 gross per annum. £14.00 gross per hour weekdays and £16.00 gross per hour weekends.
Driver required? Yes, a full licence is required
Essential: Previous experience supporting young clients with learning and physical disabilities, Non-smoker/vaper
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: 30-40 hours per week. After school, on call nights, mornings, weekends, and school holidays. Rota is made up 3 months in advance.
Pets: No
Recruiter: Heidi
About this client:
Arthur (15) is a bright and sociable young lad who is in the heart of his loving family. He has 3 younger siblings (4, 11 and 12) and together they are a fun and active family. Swimming, trampolining, skiing, rock climbing and holidays including the Calvert Trust are just some of the activities they all enjoy. As a result of an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Arthur has cerebral palsy, developmental delay and requires support with all daily tasks. He is an active wheelchair user and propels himself around and loves using his Alexa to voice activate his music and lighting systems.
Overview of role:
We are looking for a sociable, caring, and friendly Support Worker who will support and assist Arthur with all his daily living tasks, help him enjoy activities out and about, promote his independence and encourage functional skills. On a typical day, you will help Arthur to get up in the morning and get ready for school. In the afternoon, school holidays and weekends there could be variety of different outings and activities from trampolining, yoga, and swimming to therapy at home. You will become part of a warm and fun-loving team. All training will be provided. The rota is prepared at least 3 months in advance with the whole team input. A shift can often include afterschool, on call night and a morning shift all-in-one, or a longer day at a weekend but flexibility is needed for shorter shifts occasionally. 30-40 hours per week. Wage is up to £30,368 gross per annum. £14.00 weekdays, £16.00 weekends, gross per hour.
Who this job would suit
An energetic, positive, friendly, and outgoing Support Worker with a great attitude to learn, and happy to muck in as and when needed. Although your focus will be primarily on Arthur you will be flexible and involve his siblings at times too. You will be self-motivated, engaging and thinking on your feet is a must! Every day for Arthur is different, you will be able to adapt to the different aspects of this role.
What’s great about this job:
This is a permanent position with an excellent training program. This is a great opportunity for someone who is at the beginning of their career in care or someone who enjoys working with a multidisciplinary team and would like to implement their experience in a home setting. You will be working in a beautifully designed home, surrounded by Arthur’s loving family and dedicated team. You will have the opportunity to accompany him on holiday, where travel, food and drink allowances are paid. Above all Arthur is a fantastic young lad and he will be a joy to work with and witness his progress.
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 are 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.