Buddy Support worker

About the Role

We are looking for a Buddy Support Worker to work with a 7 year old male in Havant. This care package will be 25 hours a month and you will support the client to take part in activities that they enjoy. Pay rate dependant on experience and qualifications, please email your CV to [contact hidden]

Key Responsibilities: ∙ To be a committed member of the Appletree team. ∙ Know and adhere to all company policies and procedures ∙ Know and adhere to the company’s mission statement and equal opportunities ∙ Adhere to all legal/contractual requirements ∙ Enable service users to maintain and improve their development opportunities and well being ∙ Enable service users to maintain, develop and utilise a range of external relationships ∙ Promote morale, motivation and team working ∙ Achieve high standards of performance and conduct ∙ Contribute to the training and development of oneself and the team ∙ To offer reliability and consistency to all the children and young people you work with ∙ To be sensitive to the changing needs of children and families ∙ To work with children with a variety of care needs in their own homes, providing personal care, ensuring that physical and emotional needs are met ∙ To support children by providing transport or escorting them in transport ∙ To effectively deal with emergencies if they arise ∙ To follow care plans and risk assessments ∙ To record a daily log at the end of each shift ∙ To ensure punctuality and professionalism ∙ To report any concerns through correct management channels and communicate effectively Skills: ∙ Observe confidentiality ∙ Honesty ∙ Punctuality ∙ Reliability ∙ Respect for race, gender, religious beliefs, culture and status ∙ Good communication and listening skills ∙ Ability to lone work and work as part of a team ∙ Ability to organise work priorities ∙ Keep accurate records ∙ Ability to identify own limitations and ask for advice ∙ Experience of working with children in any setting ∙ Recognition of children’s developmental needs ∙ Experience of working with disabled children ∙ Qualifications related to child care ∙ Training related to child care ∙ Training related to disability ∙ Training related to child health care ∙ Have problem solving abilities ∙ Be Flexible and Organise ∙ Have interpersonal Skills Key Functions: ∙ To be assertive and observe health care changes ∙ Understand the clinical needs of the client and provide appropriate care in line with the care plan ∙You may need to provide personal care, manual handling and administer medication Benefits of working with Appletree: ∙ Full in-house and online training will be provided prior to you starting work ∙ Refresher training provided ∙ DBS provided ∙ Care Certificate ∙ Pension scheme ∙ Blue light discount card ∙ Variable and flexible hours ∙ Upskilling opportunities ∙ Wellbeing Support ∙ £50 finders fee if you refer someone to work with Appletree (payment made if they pass probation)

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