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We are seeking a reliable person to help support a young man in his early thirties, with an acquired brain injury, to be independent in his own home and be supported to access therapies and social events. This is a part - time role with flexible working patterns. The client: * A highly independent young man who is always thriving to become more independent and self-sufficient. * A positive personality who can enjoy a serious conversation as well as a good laugh. * Enjoys all things music also plays the guitar and keyboard. * May get frustrated when not able to complete tasks for himself or not given the independence or right support to achieve such tasks. * Able to walk with the support of a walking frame, working towards more frequent use of a single walking stick, uses an electronic wheelchair when outdoors. The applicant: * Must be able to cover a mixture of shifts Monday to Sunday: 8:00am – 2:00pm and 4:00pm to 10:00pm, * Able and willing to work on alternate weekends * Clean Driving License is essential * Confident driver who is able or willing to learn how to drive the clients' automatic vehicle. * Excellent observation, communication and reporting skills. * Confident working within a multi-disciplinary team * A good team player experience or particular qualifications are not mandatory for this role, however, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or with young Adults. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable with spending time in the company of others. At Home Instead, we offer you *the following benefits: * *Great rates of pay £10.50 - £11.00 per hour * Paid DBS *(conditions apply) * *Paid Pre-employment training (paid after Induction) * Guaranteed Pay Contract – Based on care assistant experience and availability * Paid travel: Between visits 35p per mile, during visits 45p per mile. * Access to Home instead benefit website *with access discounts and special offers. * *Double time on bank holidays. * £200 bonus Refer a Friend scheme. * Paid hours to complete nationally recognised Care Certificate and the opportunity to complete* NVQs and other specialist training.* * Access to our Employee Assistance Program supporting in times of need. * 24 hour on-call support, 365 days of the year. You are never on your own!! * Our careers are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme. * Flexible schedule built around your availability, respecting work life balance. We are happy to offer Guaranteed contract hours to the right candidate based on experience and availability. But if you’re happy to have a zero-hours contract because it suits your lifestyle, that’s fine too. Our managers will discuss your working preferences with you and go from there. /Home Instead are committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply./