Buddy - Southam

When you are required

Specific working days have not been stated.

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

About the employer

We are looking for a warm, patient, and understanding Buddy to support a funny, kind-hearted young man who loves football and enjoys keeping busy. A proud Liverpool supporter, he plays for two local football teams and has a real passion for the game. He is curious about the world around him, enjoys learning new things, and benefits from spending time with people who can help make life interesting, enjoyable, and fun. For this young man, building trust is key. He needs time to get to know new people and to feel safe and comfortable in their company. The right person will be patient, consistent, and willing to develop a relationship at his pace, understanding that strong connections are built over time. We are looking for someone who is calm, emotionally regulated, and able to provide neuroaffirming support that celebrates and respects who he is. You will understand the importance of creating an environment where he feels accepted, valued, and able to be himself. Equally important is knowing when to chat and encourage engagement, and when to step back and simply offer a reassuring presence. This role would suit someone who enjoys being active and has plenty of ideas for activities. Supporting him to access the community, spend time with others, try new experiences, and pursue his interests will be a big part of the role. Your enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to share new opportunities could make a real difference to his confidence, independence, and enjoyment of life. If you are kind, energetic, and looking for a rewarding role where you can build a meaningful relationship and help a wonderful young person thrive, we would love to hear from you

Disability and health conditions

Mental Health
Invisible

Anxiety

Hobbies and interests

Football
Socialising
Pokemon

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
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.

The individual's 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 and to report defects or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Required skills

Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
Be able to work on own initiative.
Work as part of a team.
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.
Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.

PA who is calm, but who can also encourage them to try new things and stay engaged. Someone with an interesting personality and a good sense of humour would be a great fit, but equally important knowing when to step back and enjoy quiet moments