Listed by Private Employer- Louise W
Duties
To be willing to have a dbs check To be able to provide references To be able to send in a cv To be patient, kind with a good sense of humour To be able to show initiative Enjoys sport and swimming Enjoy music Enjoys getting out and about and having fun To be able to support bus training To be happy to accompany him to events, including theatre, bands, theme park. To be able to support him in the toilet if he needs it (rarely)
Skills and Experience
Ideally male (due to unlikely but possible personal care needs) but female considered. Similar age (approx. 18–30) to encourage natural friendship Full, clean driving licence Access to your own car Spoken English to be clear due to his processing ability
Hours
16 hours a week during all college holidays (flexible) plus an opportunity for 4 more hours once every month week (sat) to join him for a play swim at the local pool.
Hourly Rate
£14
Location
North Common/ Warmley, Bristol, area BS30
Additional Information
Are you fun, outgoing, and looking for a rewarding part-time job where you can genuinely make a difference? We’re looking for a friendly, kind, positive gentle, outgoing and reliable male (or possibly female) companion to support a 19-year-old fun-loving young man with Down syndrome. He is very sporty, gentle, full of humour, and loves getting out and about. This role is all about friendship, encouragement, and enjoying activities together.
About Him He’s a bright, sociable young man who has achieved his Gold Duke of Edinburghs and has competed in national swim competitions as well as attended many scout camps! He is currently learning to be a life saver and also volunteers as a scout young leader and is a recognised coach with the Bristol City Football Club Pan primary age disability team. He loves: • Swimming • Tennis • Football • Horse riding • Sports in general! • Going out on his tandem bike • Cinema trip • Theatre • Drama • Going to see live bands • Theme parks • Learning bushcraft skills • Cooking • Days out and trying new things • Xbox fifa/wwe etc • Chilling • Laughing — a lot!
Application procedure
Please email Louise with your cv to embridge@live.co.uk
Closing date
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