Support Worker

Penderels Trust; Bedworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Bedworth is looking for a dedicated individual to assist a 38-year-old man with autism and epilepsy. Responsibilities include supporting personal care, cooking, and encouraging socialization. A full driving license is required, as driving the employer's vehicle is part of the role. Flexible working hours of 18 hours per week, to be discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Full driving license is essential.
• Car driver with insurance to drive Motability car.
• No specific training required initially.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including toileting and bathing.
• Support with cooking, meal preparation, and eating.
• Prompt medication intake.
• Assist with household chores and shopping.
• Encourage socialization and leisure activities.
• Develop a good, trusting relationship.

Skills

Honest

Reliable

Trustworthy

Punctual

Good listening skills

Patient

Supportive

Caring

Flexible

Self-motivated

Lively personality

Job description

I am a 38 year-old man and live in Bedworth with my family. I would like to benefit from social inclusion in the local community and to increase my independence. This is sometimes difficult as I am Autistic and have Epilepsy. My verbal communication is limited and I use some Makaton Sign Language. This is an area I would like to improve on and occasionally my behaviour can be challenging, Your role will be to assist with the all of the above. Full/further details of your role will be provided at interview.

About the Role

Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed
Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks
Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication
Assist with household chores and general homemaking
Support with food shopping
Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities
Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities
Promote and encourage friendships and independence
Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship

Full driving license is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle

For the purpose of motor insurance the applicant must be at least:
25

Skills Required

To be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual
To be able to work on own initiative
To be able to follow instructions accurately
Be patient, supportive and caring
Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support
Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis
Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable
Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved
Have a lively personality

Car driver – Will need insurance as will be driving Motability car by employer

Special Conditions:
Will be required to administer medication

Training
Not Required

First Aid:
Not Required

Epilepsy:
Training will be provided by the employer

Working Days and Times:
Monday - Sunday
Days and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview

Hours per Week: 18 hrs a week