Buddy Care and Support Assistant JO
| Posting date: | 26 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.80 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 October 2025 |
| Location: | Hereford, Herefordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Services for Independent Living |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JO |
Summary
Fun and engaging PA needed in Hereford to support an 11 year old boy with a mild learning disability.
He is looking for a PA to take him fishing, to the football, and on day trips to places like Cadbury World and Drayton Manor.
Driving license essential.
Every other weekend on either a Saturday or Sunday. Extra hours during the school holidays.
Personal Assistant to Disabled Employer Child
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Salary £13.80 Per Hour.
Location Hereford
Hours 7 hours every other weekend
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About Me
I'm an 11 year old boy and I live in Hereford with my parents and 2 siblings. I have a mild learning disability and struggle in social situations. I really enjoy playing with other children my age and just need some guidance with my behaviour. I love sport, sensory activities and have been told I am great fun to be around.
Job details
Your job will be to be my buddy when out and about, making sure I am on my best behaviour and ensuring my safety at all times.
About You
Previous experience of similar work is desirable but not essential, as I will make sure you get the training you need.
You must be able to understand the importance of confidentiality, be patient, calm, be a good communicator and have a good sense of humour.
A good attitude to independence is important to understand and be flexible in working style to accommodate a child with disabilities.
You will need to be a car driver/owner.
About Direct Payments
Direct payments are available from Local Authorities for people who have a care and support plan in place following a social care assessment. An amount of money is allocated to purchase the assistance and care needed to live independently.
I should stress that my Mum will be your employer and have full responsibility for recruitment, contracts, supervision, pay, training etc. A support service assists her in meeting her responsibilities as an employer.
Salary: This is a flat rate of pay that takes account of unsociable hours and weekend working.
Hours: These are the minimally contracted hours. If I require additional support at other times I will try to give as much notice as possible, an ability to be flexible would be an advantage
He is looking for a PA to take him fishing, to the football, and on day trips to places like Cadbury World and Drayton Manor.
Driving license essential.
Every other weekend on either a Saturday or Sunday. Extra hours during the school holidays.
Personal Assistant to Disabled Employer Child
___________________________________________
Salary £13.80 Per Hour.
Location Hereford
Hours 7 hours every other weekend
_____________________________________________
About Me
I'm an 11 year old boy and I live in Hereford with my parents and 2 siblings. I have a mild learning disability and struggle in social situations. I really enjoy playing with other children my age and just need some guidance with my behaviour. I love sport, sensory activities and have been told I am great fun to be around.
Job details
Your job will be to be my buddy when out and about, making sure I am on my best behaviour and ensuring my safety at all times.
About You
Previous experience of similar work is desirable but not essential, as I will make sure you get the training you need.
You must be able to understand the importance of confidentiality, be patient, calm, be a good communicator and have a good sense of humour.
A good attitude to independence is important to understand and be flexible in working style to accommodate a child with disabilities.
You will need to be a car driver/owner.
About Direct Payments
Direct payments are available from Local Authorities for people who have a care and support plan in place following a social care assessment. An amount of money is allocated to purchase the assistance and care needed to live independently.
I should stress that my Mum will be your employer and have full responsibility for recruitment, contracts, supervision, pay, training etc. A support service assists her in meeting her responsibilities as an employer.
Salary: This is a flat rate of pay that takes account of unsociable hours and weekend working.
Hours: These are the minimally contracted hours. If I require additional support at other times I will try to give as much notice as possible, an ability to be flexible would be an advantage
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.