Female Support Worker NF/EW

Enham Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service is looking for a female support worker aged 18-35 to assist a young adult in the Swindon area. The role involves walking with the client and their dog, helping with purchases, teaching public transport use, and exploring new activities together. Applicants should be active, reliable, and have a genuine love for dogs. The position offers £14 per hour for 4 hours a week, with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be a female support worker aged 18–35.
• Ability to handle dog hair and interact with cats.

Responsibilities

• Walking with the client and their dog.
• Helping find fun walking places for the dog.
• Supporting during purchases.
• Teaching how to use public transport.
• Assisting in brainstorming new activities.

Skills

Experience of supporting people

Genuine love for dogs

Active and reliable

Comfortable driving an automatic car

Job description

Introduction

I’m a 20-year-old looking for support to be more independent in my community. I don’t use a wheelchair but can get tired and need help sometimes. I’m chatty once I get to know you, and I enjoy trying new things if they involve dogs.

Duties

What you’ll help me with:

• Walking with me and my dog
• Know a lot about dogs and help me find new fun places to walk him
• Support me with money when I’m buying things
• Teach me how to use the bus and train
• Help me think of new things to try and explore

Hours

This role involves providing support outside the home.

You’ll work 4 hours per week, scheduled between 10:00am and 2:00pm on weekdays. Shifts may be arranged as either one 4-hour session or two 2-hour sessions, depending on the planned activities and preferences.

Rate

£14 per hour

Essential Requirements

I am looking for a female support worker aged 18–35 who’s active, reliable, and has a genuine love for dogs.

You must have:

• Experience of supporting people
• Comfortable driving an automatic car — you’ll be added to the car insurance so you can use my car.
• Okay with a bit of dog hair and happy to be around cats

To Apply

PLEASE INCLUDE JOB REF NF/EW IN APPLICATION. To apply for this post, please submit your CV to the following: [e-mail]

As part of our Information Advice and Guidance Service, Enham Trust supports disabled people to employ their own staff. This vacancy is not a role within Enham Trust but an excellent opportunity to work directly for one of our customers. A right to work check will be undertaken before any offer of employment. All vacancies may be subject to a DBS (formally CRB) check.

This post complies with section 7 (2)(b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.