£21 per hour | Flexible hours | Multiple positions available
Are you a caring, enthusiastic person who enjoys helping someone experience the world in their own unique way?
We are looking for kind, reliable individuals to join a small and supportive team, in Bagshot, Surrey, assisting an 18-year-old young man with deafblindness. This is a truly rewarding role where you will help him communicate, explore his surroundings, and enjoy the activities he loves while building confidence and independence.
Working closely with his family and a small team of professionals, you’ll provide consistent, person-centred support both at home and out in the community.
About Cameron
Cameron is a sociable and playful young man who enjoys a wide range of activities. He particularly loves:
- Swimming
- Trips to theme parks
- Walks and exploring both indoors and outdoors
- Parks and swings
- Sensory activities and massage (on his terms)
- Assisted cooking – and especially eating!
- Games like high-fives and interactive play
Cameron communicates primarily through tactile signing based on British Sign Language (BSL). Full training will be provided, including communication methods and multi-sensory impairment awareness.
He walks with guided support in unfamiliar environments and uses trailing techniques in places he knows well. A wheelchair is also used for longer outings or when he becomes tired.
What The Role Involves
- Supporting Cameron with communication and understanding his environment
- Assisting with mobility both at home and in the community
- Providing personal care in a dignified and respectful way
- Joining him in activities he enjoys and introducing new opportunities
- Working collaboratively with his family and the wider support team
- Encouraging choice, confidence and independence
What We’re Looking For
- Friendly, patient and reliable
- Willing to learn and participate in specialist training
- Respectful when working within a family home
- Comfortable with appropriate physical contact and guided interaction
- Creative, confident and fun in their approach
- Physically able to support the practical aspects of the role
- Flexible and adaptable to Cameron’s needs
- Genuinely motivated to make a positive difference in someone’s life
Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience with British Sign Language
- Experience supporting someone with a sensory impairment
- Knowledge of guided walking techniques
Full training will be provided, including client-specific and sensory impairment training.
Hours and days are flexible and can be discussed with the right applicants.
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