Support Worker

Penderels Trust; Shipston-on-Stour; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Penderels Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist with cooking, meals, appointments, transport, and social activities in a person-centred way. You will help build independence and support daily living while ensuring safety and dignity.

The role involves accompanying the individual to appointments, helping with transport to activities, and encouraging socialisation and inclusion within the community. A compassionate, patient approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support with cooking, meal preparation and meal times.
• Encourage attendance at appointments and travel arrangements.
• Assist to access school, work, college and social activities.
• Promote participation in sports, leisure and community activities.
• Foster socialisation, independence and safe daily living.

Job description

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• 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.
• Keep me safe at all times Accompany me on walks holding my hand Support me/prompt me with the toilet ensuring I wash my hands (I do not like the noise of hand dryers Support me with outside activities as arranged with my mum Support me at h>