Female Support Worker/Companion SPA- EJO - Carshalton

Kingston Centre for Independent Living; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingston Centre for Independent Living is seeking a caring personal assistant to support an 18-year-old young woman on Mondays after school. The role involves accompanying her on community activities and helping her build independence with ASD and learning disabilities.

Training in epilepsy is available for the right person and previous experience in similar settings is valued. The role focuses on maintaining her independence, confidence and enjoyment of everyday activities both at home and in

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting people with ASD and learning disabilities.
• Calm, patient and kind with ability to build trust.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Epilepsy awareness is desirable; training provided.
• Experience following a behaviour support plan is ideal, training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the young woman on outings and activities in the community.
• Support her to enjoy visits to playgrounds, walks in the park, gym and swimming sessions.
• Provide right level of support at home and in public to encourage independence and confidence.
• Help with everyday activities and engage with books, pictures, puzzles and music.

Skills

Calm

Patience

Kindness

Trust-building

Experience with ASD

Experience with learning disabilities

Epilepsy awareness

Job description

Job Description

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We are looking for a caring, reliable and experienced PA to support an 18-year-old young woman. This is a rewarding role supporting a happy young woman to enjoy activities in the community and make the most of her free time. The hours will be on Mondays after school during term time (flexible hours during school holidays). The successful PA will accompany SPA-EJO on a variety of outings, including visits to local playgrounds, walks in the park, trips to the gym and SEND swimming sessions. At home and out in the community, she also enjoys looking at books and pictures, completing jigsaw puzzles and listening to music. The role is about providing the right level of support while encouraging her independence, confidence and enjoyment of everyday activities. We are looking for someone with previous experience supporting people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will be calm, patient, kind and able to build a trusting relationship. An understanding of epilepsy is desirable, and epilepsy training is preferred. However, epilepsy training will be provided for the right person who is willing to learn. Experience following a behaviour support plan is ideal but training can be provided.

Right to Work In the UK Previous experience supporting people with Austim Spectrum Disorder.