Personal Assistant Buddy

Personal Assistant/Buddy

Location: Evesham, Worcestershire

Salary: £15.00 per hour

Hours: 9/10 hours per week across two or three days per week to include 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's wish is to live independently and life to the max. Having suffered a severe brain injury in his childhood, he has ongoing issues with his balance along with physical and cognitive problems. As a result of these challenges, Adam needs some support and guidance within his day-to-day life.

Interests and Hobbies

Adam is looking for a Personal Assistant/Buddy who shares his interests and hobbies which include keeping fit, going to gigs, listening to music, watching films, getting out and about in the local community, socialising with friends, as well as spending time with his family. He may also need help and support with his domestic tasks and general life admin.

The Role

The purpose of the role is to enable Adam to maintain his independence, both at home and in the community, which will include planning and attending social and leisure outings, encouraging and enabling a broadening of the existing social circle whilst ensuring good decision making and maintain safety. You will be required to follow the care plan and maintain accurate care records and liaise with Adam's family and other professionals working with Adam, ensuring that professional boundaries are maintained while observing appropriate levels of 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 to the successful candidate, and regular supervisions will take place throughout employment. If successful, you will also benefit from regular supervisions as well as 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 and trustworthy and is able to project a professional and calm demeaner.

Candidates should hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have their own vehicle to use when transporting Adam during shifts.

Available Hours

This role offers some flexibility however the ideal shift pattern would be made up of a combination of hours during the day and evening depending upon Adam's needs. We expect this to be either:

3 x 3 hour shifts per week; or 2 x 5 hour shifts per week.

The precise days of work will be agreed in advance with you.

Rate of Pay

You will be paid at the rate of £15.00 per hour with Client-related mileage being paid in addition at the current HMRC advisory rate of 45p per mile.

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.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for HR 4 Case Management Limited, please do not hesitate to apply.