Support Worker

Job Reference: ESX16347DW4

Contract Type: Permanent

To apply, follow the link provided and fill out an application form or forward your CV to parecruitment@penderelstrust.org.uk (Please include the job reference number: ESX16347DW4 to your email if submitting via email)

About the Employer

Young, gentle and contented 33 year old man with autism, requires support during the day to access the community and surrounding areas.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

• Cognitive / Learning
• Autism and learning disabilities, Hyperkeratosis

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Visiting favourite places, going for a drive, trampolining, swimming, watching video clips on YouTube, watching favourite Disney classic films.
• Going to the pub

Other relevant information:

• The individual has allergies. Hay Fever. Family dog - friendly cockapoo.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• 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.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement:

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills:

• 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.

When you are Required:

Hours per week: 20 hours per week; can be used flexibly.

• Monday, 10.00am-3.00pm
• Wednesday, 10.00am-3.00pm
• Thursday, 10.00am-3.00pm
• Friday, 10.00am-3.00pm
• Sunday, Possible

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.