Female Support Worker

Penderels Trust; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a caring individual to assist a woman in her 50s with disabilities in Atherstone. The role involves providing support for social activities, companionship, and developing an independent lifestyle. Ideal candidates should be reliable, empathetic, and enjoy engaging with others. The position requires a driver with a car. Flexible hours tailored to the client's needs are offered.

Qualifications

• Honesty, reliability and trustworthiness are crucial.
• Ability to be patient and supportive.
• A genuine interest in supporting people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support to get to and from activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation.
• Promote friendships and independence.
• Develop a trusting one-on-one relationship.

Skills

Be honest, reliable, trustworthy

Maintain confidentiality

Work on own initiative

Follow instructions accurately

Be patient and caring

Good listening skills

Empathy

Flexible work adaptation

Self-motivated

Lively personality

Job description

Lady in her 50's who has had multiple strokes leading to the loss of my eye and left sided weakness is looking for someone who is patient and considerate who enjoys chatting as I love to have a good chat and have a great sense humour once you get to know me.

The hours will be over a couple of days to start with as I can be shy until I get to know someone but once I am comfortable with you I will be able to become myself. I really enjoy being outside if the weather is good so I am wanting someone who is willing to go for a coffee with me or take me out so I am not always in the house.

I also have osteoporosis and an auto immune disorder which leaves me with a weakened immune system. Due to my strokes I do have cognitive memory loss which requires gentle reminding and this can lead to increasing my anxiety levels. One very important thing that I need for a person is for them to inform me if you are going to do anything with me due to my sight loss.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Vision
• Mental Health

Other relevant information

• The individual is a smoker.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• 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.

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 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.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.