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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:
路 Have a good understanding and experience of working with people with an acquired brain injury
路 Enjoy good conversation and be as good a listener as speaker
路 Be patient and learn to understand our client鈥檚 ways
路 Liaise with our client鈥檚 Case Manager and various (sometimes multidisciplinary) team members and facilitate good communication
路 Be physically fit to enable our client to participate in his various activities
路 Enjoy supporting others and be considerate and good-natured with a genuine interest in his holistic development
路 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
路 Have a willingness to be involved in all aspects of his life, including social activities
路 Have a clean driving licence and vehicle
路 Be committed to enhancing our client鈥檚 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: 拢13.00 - 拢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.
