Support Worker

Wrexham County Borough Council; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to provide essential support for an individual with learning disabilities. This role involves assisting with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety, and facilitating social interactions. The ideal candidate will be a driver with a caring demeanor, capable of providing personalized care and support. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in someone's life and have the flexibility to adapt to varying needs, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of a vibrant individual.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Annual Leave

Tailored Training

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to assist with personal care and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual in accessing community activities.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.

Skills

Personal Care

Communication Support

Mobility Assistance

Social Interaction

Planning and Decision Making

Job description

I am a 36-year-old woman with learning disabilities and some mobility difficulties, and I live at home in Froncysyllte, with my mum and dad.

I’m looking for additional support to work alongside my existing PA, on a 2 to 1 basis, in order to help me to access activities in the community, and to assist me at home.

Personal care would be involved.

I’m non-verbal but thrive on interaction and need to be included in planning and decision making, and I’m sociable but need support to interact.

I can become overwhelmed. My anxiety needs monitoring and can differ, depending on mood or day. My mobility can also vary and needs to be monitored.

I need a PA to support me in a person-centred way and to help communication and navigation of social situations.

Activities would include: swimming, aqua aerobics, gym, bowling, cinema, eating out, long walks, and hair appointments.

I also enjoy: music, books, food, cooking programmes, choosing recipes, shopping for ingredients, cooking and eating.

Hours of work: Tuesdays, 9.30m - 1.30pm, initially.

Flexibility is desirable (particularly for 9.30 – 1.30 on Thursdays).

It’s important that you’re a driver, with your own car which can be used for driving me to activities with appropriate insurance, and that you have a DBS check in place.

Hours Required: 4 hours weekly.

Hourly Rate: £13.25

45p per mile travel allowance.

5.6 weeks rota of annual leave per year.

Please note that you will be working directly for the Employer or the Employer who is supporting the Citizen to manage the Direct Payment. A DBS check will be required for this role, if you have a transferable DBS check please make this known on your application form.

Training will be tailored to the citizen’s needs. Please note the Employer will arrange this for you if the job is offered and accepted.