Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of young people with a learning disability? Then become a member of the halow care team. Click here to get a taste of what it's like working for halow with the Best Job by Far blog by one of our Buddies.
Current Vacancies:
Supported Living halow Buddy/ Support Worker x 4 (Full Time and Part Time available- female drivers):
Remember how it felt when you first moved into your own home?
Leaving the family nest, striking out on your own or living with friends, doing your own thing: finally. Imagine how a young person with a learning disability feels when they finally feel ready to make this big step and somebody out there actually provides the opportunity and support to do just that...Awesome!
That's what we do at halow. We do awesome.
In the next few months we are opening two more shared houses in the Guildford and Cranleigh area for two groups of young ladies ready to make the move. Therefore, we are urgently looking for Supported Living halow Buddies to provide personalised support to young people with a learning disability, within their own home. You will be required to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins on a rolling shift pattern, however full training is provided for this. . Although training will be given you must share our passion that these young people have the right to the same life choices and chances as any other young person.
As a halow Buddy you will be supporting our young people to be independent within their community and/or in their own homes. You will need to be self-motivated, energetic, empathetic and have a good sense of humour.
We are looking for fun, caring and confident people to offer friendship and support in a professional way to the young people at halow. The role of a halow Buddy is exciting, dynamic and unique; no day is the same. Read more about the role.
Please download the application pack below and email to hr@halowproject.org.uk or send it into the office for the attention of HR. Should you have any questions before submitting an application please call 07557 110373.
Supported Living Buddy Covering Note
Supported Living Buddy Application Form
Job Description & Person Specification
Deadline is Friday 23rd June at 5pm. Interviews will be taking place during the advertising period so please do not delay in submitting your application.
FLEXIBLE PART TIME BUDDIES X4
Have you got what it takes to be a halow Buddy?
Personalised one to one support needed
Are you searching for a fulfilling role working with young people that fits around your daily life?
We are seeking fun, patient, reliable and motivated people to join our friendly Buddy Service team. Buddies work flexible, part time hours, day time, evenings and weekends potentially perfect for fitting in around your studies, home life or other commitments. You will be assisting with planning and attending social activities, travel training etc.
Our Buddy service offers our young people with learning disabilities 1:1 support, promoting life skills, independence, social skills, leisure opportunities and assisting young people to access the local and wider community in ways which best suit them. Buddies and young people are matched according to their hobbies, interests and other individual needs.
All of our Buddies are DBS checked and receive a full induction, training, and supervision with opportunities to progress. Training modules include first aid, epilepsy awareness, safeguarding adults among many others. Read more about the role.
We have 4 vacancies for flexible buddies across Surrey as shown below:
|
Location |
Hours of Shift |
Female or male buddy only |
|
Surbiton |
Saturdays 10.00am-4.00 pm |
Female buddy only |
|
Staines |
Mondays 10.00am-3.00 pm and alternate Saturdays 11.00am-4.00 pm |
Female buddy only |
|
Guildford |
4 hours during week and 8 hours on Saturdays |
Male buddy only |
|
Godalming |
5.00pm-10.00 pm Tuesdays and alternative weekends 12.00-9.00 pm |
Male buddy only |
For a fun and varied fulfilling role please apply today and download the application pack below. Please note on your application form Flexible Hours/Location preferred.
Email this to hr@halowproject.org.uk or send it into the office for the attention of HR. Should you have any questions before submitting an application please call 07557 110373.
If you any trouble downloading the pack please email hr@halowproject.org.uk to request a pack to be sent to you.
Flexible Hours Buddy Application Form
Job Description and Personal Specification
Closing date: Friday July 14th 2017. Interviews will be taking place during the advertising period so please do not delay in submitting your application.
