Disabled Support Worker

Private Household; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A private family in Greater London is seeking a male Support Worker to assist an adult male with Autism in his home. The successful candidate will provide daily support, including escorting him to church and assisting in making lunch. Key responsibilities include facilitating communication through a visual timetable and helping with household chores. Full training will be provided, and candidates with a UK driving licence are preferred. This part-time role offers £16.50 per hour with flexible working hours.

Benefits

Paid training

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities, specifically Autism.
• Ability to assist the service user in accessing community resources.
• Ability to communicate with the non-verbal service user using a visual timetable.

Responsibilities

• Escort the service user to church every Sunday.
• Support him in making his lunch.
• Assist with household chores.

Skills

Understanding of learning disabilities

Communication with non-verbal individuals

Ability to assist with community resources

Job description

Looking for a male Support Worker to support an adult male in his own flat.

The Service User is 29 years old, has a diagnosis of Autism and is non-verbal.

£16.50 per hour. Full (paid) training will be provided.

Sunday 8am-3pm (7 hrs) – Tuesday 3pm-10pm (7 hrs).

You will escort him to church every Sunday and support him to make his lunch. He is independent with all his personal care needs. You will be required to support him with household chores.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

1. You must have a good understanding of the needs of people who have learning disabilities – Autism.
2. The ability to assist the service user in accessing community resources and activities identified as part of their Person-Centred Support Plan.
3. The ability to communicate with the nonverbal service user by a visual timetable.
4. There will be lone working but telephone support when needed.
5. To ensure that the highest quality of care is maintained always and to consistently display a courteous and helpful manner.
6. You must be able to administer medication safely (training provided).
7. DBS at cost to applicant (£79.00) will be reimbursed after probationary period.

A full UK driving licence is preferable, or someone who is working towards this, as the Service User has his own car.