Job Title: Buddy/PA

Closing Date: 10th May 2026

Location: Kirkburton, Huddersfield

Job Reference: POTCM MH

Pay:

£17.22 per hour week day hours Monday to Friday
£18.30 per hour weekend day hours Saturday and Sunday
£17.22 per hour waking night hours week Monday to Friday
£17.68 per hour waking night hours weekend Saturday and Sunday

Hours available:
Part time

Shift pattern (subject to slight change, flexibility needed to swap the occasional shift with appropriate notice):

Every Wednesday 12.30pm – 10pm (9.5 hours)
Alternate Saturdays 1pm-10pm (9 hours)
Average 14 hours per week.

Occasional overtime with overnight stays.

What matters most in this role:

Being caring, patient, and respectful
Taking a non-directive, gentle approach, no pressure, just encouragement
Creating a positive, supportive environment

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting day-to-day living
Helping build confidence in social situations
Focusing on positive experiences
Following therapy and rehab guidance
Working closely with family and therapists

The fun part:
This role is all about getting out and enjoying life.

Evenings out, for example meals, drinks, darts, bowling, trips to The Light
Live music, bands, bars & comedy shows
A shared love of trashy pop music is a bonus!
Helping care for their friendly dog.
Getting involved in gardening and veg growing in the summer.

Responsibilities

Promote independence and support client in developing life skills.
Support client with household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
Encourage and support client to engage in community, social, and recreational activities.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided.
Follow individual care and support plans and report any changes or concerns to team members/supervisor.
Uphold dignity, respect, and confidentiality at all times.
Occasional overnight stays (eg once every couple of months, supporting morning routine).
Potential holiday support.

Person Specification

Essential

A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable individuals.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build trusting relationships with the client and team members.
Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Basic IT skills for recording and reporting.
Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding practices.
Right to work in the UK (unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship).
Willingness to undergo a DBS check.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

Previous experience in a care or support role working with someone with a brain injury.
Level 2 or above qualification in Health and Social Care (or working towards it).
First Aid.
Knowledge of person-centred care approaches.

Benefits

Fully Enhanced DBS
Blue Light Discount
First Aid training
Fully paid Induction
Paid Essential Training
Competitive rates of pay
Ongoing training and professional development
A supportive and inclusive team environment
Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to our client’s life

Application Process

First Stage: POTCM Application Form must be completed please visit our website for the direct link to the application form https://positiveotcm.co.uk/vacancies/

If you are unable to access the link from the website, please request the Application Form from recruitment@positiveotcm.co.uk, we do not accept CVs.

Please ensure that you include the Job Reference ID when requesting and completing your application form.

Second Stage: Shortlisting based on your application form, using the job description as reference.

Third Stage: Invite to formal interview either online or face to face. We ask that you make suitable arrangements for availability on the dates specified for interview.

Final Stage: Meet and greet with the client

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Please contact us recruitment@positiveotcm.co.uk if you require any reasonable adjustments during our application process.