Location: Telford
Salary: £16.50 per hour, and double time will be paid for bank holidays.
We are looking for fun-loving, bubbly, self-motivated and driven individuals with care/support experience to work with our client in the family home that he shares with his parents and younger sibling. Our client has expressed that it is important for him to source candidates who can be “buddies”, not just support/care workers. The successful candidates will be required to provide our client, who is an 18-year-old male, with 1-1 and 2-1 support. The client has motor development delay, focal epilepsy and a shunt to control hydrocephalus.
At times our client may need encouragement to participate, complete routines and engage in therapy, which has been identified as important for his rehabilitation. Our client is a full-time electric/manual wheelchair user, he has limited movement in his left arm and hand but is still able to enjoy using his gaming consoles, gaming and banter is an important part of our clients daily routine. The client also collects Squishmallows, enjoys listening to a variety of music genres, and supports Manchester United. Our client is reliant on support for transfers, personal care, accessing the community, shopping, attending college, activities, and appointments.
Duties: This list is not exhaustive –
- Assisting with activities of daily living, offering choices and support with decision-making.
- Promoting independence and encouraging participation.
- Supporting the client with activities; cooking, gardening, shopping and baking.
- Support with completion of any vocational and educational programmes.
- Engaging with the client as he enjoys friendly banter, especially around football.
- Challenging the client on his gaming console.
- Communicating effectively with the client and sharing any concerns with the family.
- Accompanying the client to social activities and appointments in line with parental request.
- Providing personal care using appropriate moving-and-handling techniques.
- Undertake mandatory and bespoke training in line with clients’ needs and requirements.
- Following the support plan and risk assessments.
- Completing therapy transfer following appropriate training from professionals.
- Completing daily records of support sessions.
- Supporting the client out in the community using the WAV.
Qualifications/Experience: NVQ level 2 or equivalent would be preferable, although relevant experience of working and supporting in a similar setting (1-1/2-1) is necessary.
Special Requirements: Car driver is essential.
To apply, please email [email protected] to request an application form.
Closing date: 14th July 2026
Interview date: 5th and 6th August 2026
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM APPLICANTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UK, AND WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
