Job Description

Support Worker/Buddie (Female)

Location:

Swansea (SA2)

Contract:

Part-Time (Term Time & School Holidays)

Premium Care Solutions Limited, a CQC-registered specialist complex care provider, is looking for a bubbly, fun, and confident Buddie / Support Worker to support a 14-year-old girl with complex needs to live a happy, fulfilling, and active life.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a young person's life -- helping her do the things other teenagers enjoy, such as shopping trips, getting her nails done, going to the cinema, and spending time at home and in the community.

About the Role

You'll be supporting the client on a 2-1 basis to achieve her goals and take part in a variety of daily activities, while ensuring her safety and wellbeing at all times.
Your role will include assisting with outings, attending appointments such as physiotherapy, and supporting her at home to build independence and confidence.

Duties include:

Supporting attendance at scheduled activities (e.g., physiotherapy, club's afterschool). Providing companionship and encouraging engagement in hobbies and social activities. Assisting with PEG feeding and supporting epilepsy care (training provided). Promoting independence, fun, and inclusion in all aspects of daily life.

Working Hours

Term Time:

Monday & Thursday:

14:30 - 18:00 (school pick-up ? physio ? home)

Wednesday:

13:30 - 18:00 (school pick-up ? club - not every week)

Saturday:

11:00 - 18:00

Non-Term Time (School Holidays):

Monday to Friday:

10:00 - 18:00

Occasional Saturday:

To be confirmed

Rates of Pay:

17.00 per hour - Monday to Friday

19.50 per hour - Saturday - Sunday

14.00 per hour training rate

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

Warm, engaging, and enthusiastic with a positive attitude. Confident working with children or young people with complex needs. Reliable, caring, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Holds a full UK driving licence. Experience with PEG feeding and epilepsy is desirable (training will be provided).

We Offer

Full training and ongoing clinical and professional support. A supportive and friendly care team. The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.
If you're passionate about supporting young people to live life to the fullest and have fun while doing it, we'd love to hear from you.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check

WILL

be required.

IN ADDITION TO OUR EXCELLENT RATES OF PAY WE ALSO OFFER OUR SUPPORT WORKERS THE FOLLOWING: -

Pension

Good Attendance Bonus

Holiday Pay

Paid Training

Fixed Hour Contracts

Early Pay Scheme

Referral Incentive

On-going Training and Support

Promotion and Progression Opportunities

WE ARE NOT AN AGENCY and offer secure employment opportunities with contractual hours.

We are claiming an exemption to the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Section 7(2)(ba) on the grounds of private households

Apply now to become a Buddie and help her live her best teenage life!

Premium Care Solutions Limited - Caring. Supporting. Empowering.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 17.00-19.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 24 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Referral programme
Application question(s):

Do you require sponsorship? (We are unable to offer this) Do you have the flexibilty to work the hours described in the advert during both term time & non term time? Do you have a fear or allergy to dogs? There is a dog in the family home Do you have experience with Cerebral Palsy epilepsy & PEG feeding?
Experience:

Complex Care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

full UK manual driving licence? (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person