Female Support Worker

Penderels Trust; Bishop's Tachbrook, Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A caregiver support company is seeking a compassionate individual to assist a neurodivergent person with daily activities, including meal preparation and social interactions. The role requires patience, empathy, and a driving license for facilitating transport needs. Experience isn't essential, but a genuine interest in supporting individuals with disabilities is crucial. Flexibility in hours and a good rapport with pets are also necessary.

Qualifications

• Ability to support with cooking and meal preparation.
• Experience in assisting with household chores and general homemaking.
• Capability to provide non-judgemental emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and support socialisation.
• Drive the employer’s vehicle requiring a full driving license.
• Build a trusting one-to-one relationship.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Punctuality

Listening skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Lady in her early 40's who is neuro-divergent, has Myalgic encephalomyelitis, fibromyalgia, and an acquired brain injury where I have a love for cooking, arts and crafts, going to the theatre, and seeing the birds of prey at Warwick castle. looking for a female who is patient, and has the ability to engage with me with a willingness to get to know me and my whys. I would like someone to support with a variety of needs and activities but you need to be flexible as the days and hours may vary. I also enjoy going dog training and agility with my dogs so i need a person that is comfortable and confident around dogs who would be happy to attend this with me. It is very important that you are willing to build a good relationship with my dogs as they are my emotional support mechanisms too. I do have a quirky and bubbly personality where i enjoy having a laugh but it can take me a little time to get comfortable with a person to show my true personality.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

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

Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies. Hayfever and cats.
• The individual keeps pets in the home.3 small dogs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle, for insurance purpose you must be 25.

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 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.