Support Worker

Penderels Trust; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family support organization in Kenilworth is seeking a caring individual to support a neurodiverse family member with daily activities, encouraging independence and socialization. The role includes assisting with meal preparation, transportation, and promoting friendships. A valid driver's license and empathy are essential. Flexible hours may vary based on daily needs.

Qualifications

• Must be a car driver with business insurance.
• Previous caring experience not essential; genuine interest in supporting people with disabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Support with cooking, meal preparation, and eating.
• Assist getting to school, work, and social activities.
• Encourage socialization and participation in activities.
• Promote friendships and independence.
• Develop a trusting one-on-one relationship.

Skills

Honest, reliable, trustworthy

Patient, supportive and caring

Good listening skills

Empathetic

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

We are a Neurodiverse family with a range of interests, great imaginations and we love smashing stereotypes. Are you a calm and grounded individual with a quirky sense of humour like us and would like to come and join us with the activities that we are currently doing which range from bike riding and swimming to going out to places for the day.

We would like the support from the right person to expand our interests and find new directions to experience different activities in life.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home. Hamster.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• 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.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• 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 empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• 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.