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Female Support Worker

Penderels Trust , Kilsby, Northamptonshire

Female Support Worker

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Penderels Trust , Kilsby, Northamptonshire

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 5 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 352361a12d76439a81621928f28fa284

Full Job Description

  • Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
  • Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
  • Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
  • Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
  • Support with food shopping.
  • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
  • Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
  • Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
    • The individuals 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. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

    Lady in her lates 30's who is a wheelchair user due to having cerebral palsy and is registered blind but has a very bubbly and lively personality and is looking for someone with a similar personality who can take me out into the community so I can meet new people and do lots of chatting. I really enjoy long conversations and having lots of laughs. Due to my blindness, I have a very high sense of smell and hearing and communication is very important to me so I would appreciate someone prewarning when things are going to be done or happen. It is also important that I am listened to as I have preferences to how I like things done and my grandma is a very important part of my life, so she also needs to be listened to please., Car driver and car owner - must have business insurance.,
  • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual. Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
  • To be able to work on own initiative.
  • To be able to follow instructions accurately.
  • Be patient, supportive and caring.
  • Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
  • Be empathetic.
  • Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
  • Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
  • Have a lively personality., Disability Confident
    • About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.