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Buddy/Support Worker
Tamworth, Staffordshire
Buddy/Support Worker – Young Adult with Cerebral Palsy
Location: Sutton Coldfield (B74), Tamworth (B78)
Rate: £13.31per hour weekday / £15.76 per hour Weekend
Hours: Part-time - Tue pm (7-8hr), Wed pm (7-8hr), every other Friday pm (7-9hrs), every other Saturday/Sunday (12hrs)
A genuinely rewarding opportunity to support a young person at an exciting stage of life.
We are recruiting a friendly, reliable, and positive Buddy / Support Worker to work with an outgoing and fun loving 18-year-old young man with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building genuine connections and supporting young people to live an active, fulfilling life.
The Role
The focus of this role is companionship, confidence-building, and practical support. You will work alongside the young man to support him with his personal care needs, daily routines, and to access the local community, social activities, and interests that matter to him.
Support may include:
Assisting with personal care in a respectful and dignified manner
Accompanying him on community outings and social activities (concerts, football matches, nights out with friends, sporting events, festivals)
Providing reassurance, encouragement, and positive companionship
Supporting independence while ensuring safety and wellbeing
Driving his Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) when accessing the community
Accompanying him on holidays and weekends away in the UK and abroad.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Calm, patient, and personable
Reliable and committed to building a consistent, trusting relationship
Comfortable supporting personal care needs
Confident supporting a young adult with physical disabilities
A Confident driver with a full, clean UK driving licence (essential). Must also be a competent motorway driver and be willing to drive to destinations which maybe 3hrs away.
Interested in football and sports
Fun and outgoing with a sense of humour
Energetic and spontaneous
Interested in gaming
Experience in care, support work, or working with young people with disabilities is desirable, but the right attitude and values are most important. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Why This Role?
Make a meaningful difference in a young person’s day-to-day life
Build a rewarding one-to-one working relationship
Competitive hourly rate
Supportive working environment with training provided
If you are looking for a role where you can truly make an impact and enjoy being part of someone’s journey into adulthood, we would love to hear from you
Brownbill Case Management Services is assisting the client to recruit and employ support worker positions for a care team.
Closing Date: 22/03/2026
If interested, please apply online using ref: BAL/JC 02/26
- Location:
- Tamworth
- Salary:
- £13.31 - £15.76 /hour
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Social Care