Support Worker

When you are Required Specific days/times required:

• Tuesday, 11am until 2pm flexible with other weekdays
• Friday, 7pm-11pm fortnightly and flexible with Saturday evening
• Saturday, 11am until 2pm
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview. About the Employer Looking for a PA to work with my son who is in his 20's. He has autistic spectrum disorder and enjoys a small range of social activities with support e.g. walking, ten pin bowling, gym etc Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Cognitive / Learning Mental Health
Sensory processing disorder, dyspraxia, verbal processing delay and moderate learning difficulties The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Walking to familiar places Bowling with friends Gym
Other relevant information
• The individual has allergies. Hay fever and Psoriasis of hands.
About the Role Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• 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.
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.

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 work as part of a team.
• 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.
Required Training Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme 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.