Female Support Worker

Penderels Trust; Studley CP; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Studley CP is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with personal care and daily living tasks for a woman with mental health and mobility challenges. Responsibilities include light cleaning, meal planning, and supporting medical appointments. The ideal candidate must demonstrate compassion, flexibility, and possess a full clean driving license to assist with transportation needs. This role offers 11 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to support independent daily living and personal care.
• Capable of managing household tasks and meal planning.
• Possess a full clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with light cleaning and maintaining a habitable home.
• Support with hospital appointments and ordering medication.
• Encourage independence and develop daily living skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Sense of humor

Job description

Overview

I am a woman who has existing mental health problems which have worsened due to a brain injury. I often use walking aids and frames to help aid me in my walking if I am in a lot of pain. I love spending time relaxing in the garden but can feel uncomfortable being on my own. I live with arthritis in my spine and herniated discs which can make it difficult to dress lower half. I enjoy crafting and making things however due to nerve damage on my hands this can be a challenge. I have a dog, adult cat and 2 kittens who are litter trained. This advert may close before the stated date if sufficient applications are received.

Responsibilities

• Light cleaning and tidying to maintain the house and managing and maintaining a habitable home environment
• Occasional support with hospital appointments and ordering medication online as I struggle to do this on my own
• Support showering and help getting my lower half dressed
• Grocery shopping and planning meals, helping batch cooking
• To support me to become more independent and just generally develop skills to do more for myself
• To support me on a one-to-one basis
• To support me to maintain and develop daily living skills
• To assist me with recreational activities
• To organise and participate in events, activities and experiences which involve me in the local community in a positive manner
• To encourage and enable me to make and maintain relationships with friends and family
• Always uphold respect, dignity, and maintain confidentiality at all times
• The ability to work on a one-to-one basis
• The ability to work flexibly to ensure continuity of service
• The ability to empower me in reaching my full potential in all aspects of independent daily living
• The ability to communicate effectively with me and to put me at the centre of all you do whilst supporting me
• The ability to take responsibility for my wellbeing and safety
• To understand and demonstrate a healthy lifestyle and to take a positive and active role in activities
• Friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour
• The ability to cope under pressure and in stressful situations whilst maintaining security and stability for me
• To be reliable, punctual, and honest
• To possess a full clean driving licence and be able to drive a car for use in taking me between my home and various other locations
• To always demonstrate respect and dignity
• The ability to always maintain the highest levels of professionalism and integrity in the performance of your duties
• A DBS check will be required and arranged by me

Hours

11 hours a week