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Contact Bromley Mencap.
Telephone us on 0208 466 0790
(Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
or use our online referral forms.
Community Support Workers
Rate of pay: £14.80 per hour
The Short Breaks Service is looking for people to work flexibly to support children and young people with a disability in their own homes and within the local community.
The majority of support is required at the weekends and after school, so we are looking for people who are available at these times.
Experience of working with children and/or people with a disability is essential and experience of PEG feeding, epilepsy or autism would be an advantage.
For more information about the role and how to apply click on the links below:
Short Breaks – Buddy
Rate of pay: £14.80 per hour
Purpose of the Job
To offer disabled young people aged 14 to 25 a flexible, tailor-made service, giving them the opportunity to get out and about in the community. Buddies will encourage independence and social skills. This could be anytime outside school hours and would be on average for a minimum of 4 – 6 hours a month, but hours can vary according to the needs of the family. There will often be more hours in the holidays.
Main Responsibilities of the Job
· To work closely with young people and their families to plan outings and experiences resulting in positive outcomes.
· To be aware of and implement safeguarding procedures on a day to day basis to ensure adherence with best practice.
· To take responsibility for day to day adherence to Bromley Mencap’s policies, procedures and guidelines.
· To maintain confidentiality and respect the dignity and privacy of young people and their families.
· To work flexibly, to be on time and to engage in a variety of activities,
· To make a positive contribution to the development of children and young people and the service.
· To work and communicate professionally, providing positive role models.
· To communicate clearly, concisely and honestly about the support that is being provided to young people using agreed forms of communication.
· To get to know the young people and how they and their families want them to be supported to deliver appropriate outcomes.
