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Female Buddy

Penderels Trust

Female Buddy

£26000

Penderels Trust , Nuneaton, Warwickshire

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted 6 days ago, 13 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1986bf67173d447686078e7486bcb738

Full Job Description

  • Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.

  • Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.

  • Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.

  • Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.

  • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

  • Promote and encourage friendships and independence.

  • Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

  • Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.


    • The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

    You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

    Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

    Transport Requirement

    Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer's vehicle, for insurance purpose you must be, Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
    Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
    First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.

  • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual. Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.

  • To be able to work on own initiative.

  • To be able to follow instructions accurately.

  • Be patient, supportive and caring.

  • Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.

  • Be empathetic.

  • Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.

  • Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.

  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.

  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.

  • Have a lively personality., Disability Confident

    • About Disability Confident
    A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.