PA & Companion

The Students Union; Bristol; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a part-time support worker in Bristol to assist young people in independence and community activities. Applicants should have experience working with young individuals with disabilities and possess strong communication skills. The role offers up to 6 hours per week at £12.60 per hour, with additional benefits for those providing references and holding an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Able to act in an understanding, patient, trustworthy manner.
• Experience with young people with learning disabilities/neurodivergence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in community activities.
• Facilitate fun activities and sports of their choice.

Skills

Understanding, patience, trustworthiness

Confident, fun, enthusiastic personality

Experience working with young people with disabilities

Communication skills

Job description

Support with accessing the community and increasing independence. Eg eating out, taking to and taking part in fun activities/sports of the young person’s choice, going to the cinema.

Skills and Experience

• Able to act in an understanding, patient, trustworthy, calm and non-judgemental manner
• Have a confident, fun, enthusiastic and outgoing personality
• Experience of working with young people with learning disabilities/neurodivergence
• Able to support young person with maintaining expectations and communication boundaries
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to use them when required

Hours

Up to 6 hours a week

Hourly Rate

Employed £12.60 ph; self-employed by arrangement

Location

Bristol

Additional Information

• Essential Requirements
• Able to provide references
• Enhanced DBS check

• Desirable Requirements
• Clean UK driving license and own car/use of car

Application procedure

Contact Lucy by email [e-mail] OR text/WhatsApp [phone]

Make sure you mention the JobShop when applying!

Category

Care / Nursing

Location

Bristol

Type

Part Time

Contact Information

JobShop, The Students' Union at UWE, Union 1, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY