Support Worker

Penderels Trust; Rowhedge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Driving required

Flexible hours

Job summary

Penderels Trust is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant/Mentor to support an autistic individual in daily activities and assist in promoting independence.

Role involves personal care, meals, transport, and social participation. Driving and flexibility are beneficial as hours vary; a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in daily living.

Qualifications

• Be honest, reliable 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 and as part of a team.
• Be patient, supportive and caring, with empathetic listening.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care (toileting, showering/bathing, getting dressed).
• Assist with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Encourage socialisation and independence, helping build friendships.

Skills

Honesty

Confidentiality

Initiative

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Patience

Listening

Empathy

Flexibility

Lively personality

Job description

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About The Employer

I am an active young autistic man who lives in his own home. I enjoy the outdoors and enjoy various activities - I am looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Personal Assistant/Mentor to join a small, friendly team supporting me in my everyday activities. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys making a genuine difference whilst supporting independence and promoting an active lifestyle.

Employer Disability And Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

The Employer's Hobbies And Interests

• Walking
• Swimming
• Cycling

About The Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 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.

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.
• 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.
• Have a lively personality.

When You Are Required

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

This Position Will Require

• Sleep-ins

Hourly Rate of pay: £12.71 day / £9.50 nights