Support worker

Penderels Trust; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community assistance organization in Southam is seeking a Support Worker to provide personal care and promote independence for a young individual. The role requires empathy, flexibility, and previous experience in childcare or special needs. Successful candidates will support with household tasks, social activities, and community engagement. A driving license is required, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Having any skills with Makaton or BSL will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care.
• Assist with cooking/meal preparation.
• Support with medication management.
• Assist with household chores.
• Support with food shopping.
• Encourage socialisation and participation in activities.
• Promote independence and friendships.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Punctuality

Empathy

Good listening skills

Ability to follow instructions

Experience in childcare/special needs

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexibility

Job description

Support Worker

Job Reference: 17118WARAC01

Expiry Date: 1st October 2025

Location: Southam Warwickshire, West Midlands

Hourly Rate of pay: £12.50

Contract Type: Casual

Hours per week: 3

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:

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

About the Employer

A funny, placid and happy young person who likes walking but due to hypermobility may need to be in his wheelchair is looking for a PA to enrich his life further. He communicates clearly what he wants but is deaf and non verbal. He loves a Costa coffee and people watching. he also loves shopping and. PA role would be to build confidence and independence. The use of Makaton or BSL would help him communicate better but he is still learning this skill. Would you like to get to know him better, bring more joy to his world and find reward in his company?

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Hearing
• Cognitive / Learning

The employer's hobbies and interests

• Walking
• Swimming
• People watching

Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home. Small friendly dog.

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 and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• 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.
• Support with gardening.

Most times some these duties may not be needed but at times they may be required.

The individual's 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 experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.

Having any skills with Makaton or BSL will be an advantage.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role. Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.