LILS/RK/RB - Support Worker - Tarleton

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support service in Preston seeks a Support Worker to assist a young adult with Autism in accessing the community and participating in social activities. The role involves driving the individual to various outings, providing companionship, and maintaining a supportive environment. Flexible 4-hour shifts up to 24.5 hours per week are available at an hourly rate of £13.00.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, clean driving licence.
• Previous experience with adults with Autism is beneficial but not essential.
• A caring, fun attitude with a good sense of humour is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support for community access.
• Assist with planning outings including meals, gym visits, and walks.
• Drive the individual to appointments and activities.

Skills

Full, clean driving licence

Experience with adults with Autism

Caring and fun attitude

Job description

Overview

A young adult male with Autism requires a support worker who is a driver to access the community, socialise, and participate in voluntary work. No personal care is involved, just reassurance and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to enable community access, social activities, and participation in voluntary work.
• Assist with planning and accompanying the individual on outings, meals out, gym visits, walks, and other activities as appropriate.
• Drive the individual to appointments and activities using the car provided or your own car with expenses reimbursed.
• Maintain a positive, caring, and fun attitude to support engagement and wellbeing.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full, clean driving licence is required.
• Willingness to drive the car provided when necessary or use your own car with expenses provided.
• Previous experience with adults with Autism is beneficial but not essential.
• A caring, fun attitude with a good sense of humour is desirable.

Hours and Pay

Hours are varied and flexible to suit mutual needs but generally consist of 4-hour shifts covering either dinner or teatime. Longer shifts may be required for full days out, mutually agreed. Up to 24.5 hours per week are available, with an hourly rate of £13.00.

Additional Notes

This is a great position with good rates of pay and flexible hours. The last Support Workers stayed 3 years and became part of our family. A love of eating out, walking, using the gym and thrill-seeking is essential. Theme parks are heavily involved.

How to Apply

Please contact us for further information and the full job description. Quote employer ref: LILS/RK/RB

Tel: [phone] - option 1