Buddy / Personal Assistant

Looking for a Buddy / Personal Assistant St Albans, Hertfordshire

Hi, I m a 38-year-old man living independently in my own home in St Albans. I ve got a great sense of humour, and I really enjoy spending time with upbeat, lively people. I m looking for a Buddy / Personal Assistant who can support me to keep living the life I want full of activities, laughter, and independence.

A bit about me

I love swimming, getting out and about, and making the most of my days. I have a physical disability, so I need some support with personal care, exercise, and day-to-day tasks, but what s most important to me is having someone alongside me who s fun, reliable, and enjoys life.

What you ll do with me

• Join me every Thursday (10am 5pm) for my weekly swimming session. You ll be in the pool with me and another support worker for approximately 40 minutes.
• Drive my car (automatic) so we can go out afterwards for an activity together.
• Support me at home with some personal care and domestic tasks.
• Keep me safe and well by being aware of risks and helping me with moving and handling.

The kind of person I d like

• Someone who is fun-loving, sociable, and confident especially in the pool and behind the wheel and able to drive manual and automatic cars.
• Someone who communicates well, enjoys a laugh, and can really engage with me.
• Ideally, you ll have experience supporting people with physical disabilities, but good training and support will be provided.
• You ll need to be fit enough to help me safely with moving and handling.

What I can offer you

• A permanent role with 7 set hours a week (Thursdays), plus chances to do extra shifts when my team need cover.
• Full training and supervision, so you ll feel confident and supported in your role.
• Pay rates:
  • £15.00 £15.50 per hour (weekdays)
  • £17.00 £17.50 per hour (weekends, if offered)
  • £12.21 per hour (sleep-ins, if offered)

If you re someone who likes to make a difference while having fun along the way, I d love to meet you.

Brownbill Case Management Services is assisting the client to recruit and employ support worker positions for a care team.

Please apply online quoting ref BAL/CK 10/25, or contact Linda Mann, my Case Manager, on (phone number removed) for more details.

An enhanced DBS check and two references will be required.