Female Support Worker

Penderels Trust; Hagnaby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Penderels Trust is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist a profoundly autistic teenage girl. The role focuses on daily living tasks, social engagement, and emotional support in a home setting. DBS clearance is required and costs are covered.

Car driver preferred but not essential. Specific working days are not stated; hours are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Patient and caring approach.
• Empathetic and supportive communication.
• Previous experience in childcare or special needs is essential.
• Flexibility with hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cooking and meal preparation.
• Encourage socialisation and participation in activities.
• Develop a trusting one-to-one relationship with the individual.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required and report accidents or hazards.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Childcare/Special needs experience

Flexibility

Job description

Job reference: LIN17780AHa2

About The Employer

Support worker required for profoundly autistic teen girl.

Disability And Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

Other Relevant Information

• The individual keeps pets in the home - 3 dogs 2 cats.

About The Role

Duties and responsibilities:

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.

The individual's 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 and to report defects 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, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.

Transport Requirement

Car driver preferred but not essential.

Required Skills

• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.

When You Are Required

Specific working days have not been stated.

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