Support Worker

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

Job summary

A support organization is looking for a vibrant Personal Assistant to help a bright young lady with vision impairment. Responsibilities include personal care, cooking, and encouraging social activities. Ideal candidates should be reliable, empathetic, and flexible, willing to adapt to daily needs. A genuine interest in supporting individuals with disabilities is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over to administer medication.
• Genuine interest in supporting people with disabilities.
• Capable of working flexibly based on the employer's needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and household tasks.
• Support with cooking, medication, and pet care.
• Encourage socialisation and independence.

Skills

Reliable

Honest

Caring

Good listening skills

Flexible

Team player

Empathy

Job description

About the Employer

A bright young lady with vision impairment is looking for a vibrant PA to support her on a Wednesday to learn day to day skills, to enjoy the girly things life has to offer and to visit the odd theme park. She wants someone who is lively and fun, with good ideas and a sense of humour but also can tolerate silence. If you like a bit of pop music, horse riding and clothes, you may be exactly what she is looking for!

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Vision • Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health

The employer\'s hobbies and interests

• Music
• Dancing
• Theme Parks

Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets at home: 1 dog and 2 cats.

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 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.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

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 employer\'s 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.
• Have a lively personality.