Buddy


Company:	Penderels Trust
Salary:	from £13.90 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Southam
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Warwickshire

Buddy

Southam, West Midlands

Job reference

17834WARAC01

Closes

17th November 2026

Hourly rate

£13.90

Hours

3hrs term time and 6 hours holiday time

Contract type

Permanent

Driving

Car owner

with business insurance

Care experience

Not essential

Genuine interest in supporting people required

When you are required

Availability is required on the following days and times:

Monday

After school

Tuesday

After school

Wednesday

After school

Thursday

After school

Friday

After school

Saturday

Sunday

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

About the employer

Buddy wanted for a football mad young man We're looking for a warm, patient and calm Buddy to spend time with a funny, energetic young man who loves football and enjoys keeping busy. He's a proud Liverpool fan and plays for two local teams. He also enjoys Pokémon, fishing and sport in general. He's at his best with people who make life interesting, enjoyable and fun. For this young man, building trust is key. He needs time to get to know new people and to feel safe and comfortable in their company. The right person will: be calm and emotionally regulated be consistent, and willing to develop a relationship at his pace, understanding that strong connections are built over time. be able to provide neuroaffirming support that celebrates and respects who he is. enjoy being active and have plenty of ideas for activities support him in activities and adapt flexibly to his needs be patient, an awareness of demand avoidance and how to approach this sensitively is desirable You will understand the importance of creating an environment where he feels accepted, valued, and able to be himself. Equally important is knowing when to chat and encourage engagement, and when to step back and simply offer a reassuring presence. Role purpose Supporting him to access the community, spend time with others, try new experiences, and pursue his interests. Your enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to share new opportunities could make a real difference to his confidence, independence, and enjoyment of life. If you're kind, energetic and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to a great young person, we'd love to hear from you.

Disability and health conditions

Mental Health

Invisible

Anxiety

Hobbies and interests

Football

Socialising

Pokemon

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.

Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.

Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

Promote and encourage friendships and independence.

Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.

The individual's needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately and to report defects or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.

Transport requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

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