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Full time/Part time/Weekend and Flexible Hours Buddy Roles are listed below
SENIOR BUDDY/SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER
Are you interested in supporting young people to reach their potential? Or are you an experienced support worker seeking a new opportunity? Either way, we want to hear from you!
halow, is a vibrant organisation that provides various opportunities and support services for young people learning disabilities to access social activities and lead independent, fulfilling lives.
Our Supported Living and Buddy Service, which provides personalised support to our young people, within their own home environment (which is generally shared accommodation that is run by halow) and also out in the community as they develop and maintain life skills to enable them to be as independent as possible.
Closing date: Friday 31st January 2020 at 5pm. Interviews will be taking place during the advertising period so please do not delay in submitting your application.
Application pack:
Senior Buddy/Senior Support Worker Covering Note
Senior Buddy/Senior Support Worker Application Form
Senior Buddy/Senior Support Worker Job Description & Person Specification
If you any trouble downloading the pack please email jobs@halowproject.org.uk to request a pack to be sent to you.
FULL TIME BUDDY/SUPPORT WORKER
Supported Living halow Buddy/ Support Worker (Full Time - Drivers with access to own vehicle)
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!
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 A rolling shift pattern which could include early mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins however full training is provided for this. You must be motivated to make a difference everyday and have a real passion for supporting young people with a learning disability.
As a halow Buddy you will find that no day is the same. Working with young people can be extremely rewarding and we are looking for engergetic, enthusiastic and empathetic individuals to join our ever growing team.
We are looking for fun, caring and confident people to offer support in a professional way to the young people at halow. Read more about the role and what it's like to be a supported living buddy.
Please download the application pack below and email to jobs@halowproject.org.uk or send it into the office for the attention of HR.
Closing date: Friday 31st January 2020 at 5pm. Interviews will be taking place during the advertising period so please do not delay in submitting your application.
Application pack:
Supported Living Buddy Covering Note
Supported Living Buddy Application Form
Job Description & Person Specification
If you any trouble downloading the pack please email jobs@halowproject.org.uk to request a pack to be sent to you.
FLEXIBLE PART TIME BUDDIES
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.
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 and what it's like to be a buddy.
We have various vacancies for flexible buddies working across Surrey.
Application pack: If you any trouble downloading the pack please email jobs@halowproject.org.uk to request a pack to be sent to you. Email this to jobs@halowproject.org.uk or send it into the office for the attention of HR.
For a fun and varied fulfilling role please apply today and download the application pack below. Please note on your application form Flexible Hours.
Closing date:: Friday 31st January 2020 at 5pm. Interviews will be taking place during the advertising period so please do not delay in submitting your application.
Flexible Hours Buddy Application Form
Job Description and Personal Specification
Flexible Hours Buddy Covering Note
If you any trouble downloading the pack please email jobs@halowproject.org.uk to request a pack to be sent to you.
30 Hours per week Buddy
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. We are currently looking for people to join our team of halow Buddies (Support Workers) to provide 1:2:1 support to our young people with learning disabilities 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.
You will be required to work 30 hours, which could fit around your life style or studies and meet the needs of our young people. You will be required to work a rolling shift pattern which could include early mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins sometimes at short notice 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.
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 and what it's like to be a buddy.
Closing date: Friday 31st January 2020 at 5pm. Interviews will be taking place during the advertising period so please do not delay in submitting your application.
Application pack:
30 Hours Buddy Application Form
Job Specification and Personal Specification
If you any trouble downloading the pack please email jobs@halowproject.org.uk to request a pack to be sent to you.
Weekend Support Workers for young adults (drivers)
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. We are currently looking for people on a contracted weekend basis to join our team of halow Buddies (Support Workers) to provide 1:2:1 support to our young people with learning disabilities 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.
The hours will be variable covering weekends, which could fit around your life style or studies and meet the needs of our young people. There may be a possibility for more hours at sometimes short notice.
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.
All of our Buddies must have access to a car and have a full clean driving licence.
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 and what it's like to be a buddy.
Friday 31st January 2020 at 5pm. Interviews will be taking place during the advertising period so please do not delay in submitting your application.
Application pack:
Weekend Buddy Application Form
Job Specification and Personal Specification
If you any trouble downloading the pack please email jobs@halowproject.org.uk to request a pack to be sent to you.
