Support Worker ES3378

Independent Lives; Wealden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care organization in Uckfield is seeking a caring Support Worker to assist a young man with autism. The role involves supporting personal care, communication, and community engagement. No experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided. Candidates should be empathetic, reliable, and capable of working independently. Flexible hours and contracted schedules are offered, making it a rewarding position in the social care field.

Benefits

Contracted working hours

Comprehensive training

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary as full training will be provided.
• Must have a driver's license and own vehicle.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Support a 17-year-old autistic young man with personal care and occupational therapy.
• Aid in communication and independence skills.
• Engage with the community and assist in enjoyable activities.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Support Worker

Ref: ES3378

Location: Uckfield

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: employed

Hours per week: Two positions available: Position 1: 8 hour per week. Four Days a week and two of these days will be at the weekend (Monday - Sunday 7:30am - 9.30am) days can be confirmed at interview
Position 2: 15 hours a week 3 weekday evenings - 4pm -9pm days can be confirmed at interview

Hourly pay rate: £12.21

We're looking to recruit a caring and empathetic Support Worker to work in our home in Uckfield. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

This role involves supporting a 17-year-old autistic young man with associated learning difficulties and global delays. He uses an ACC device for communication, and your responsibilities will include aiding him with communication, independence skills, functional skills, occupational therapy for self-regulation, and personal care. Once fully trained, you will also assist him in engaging with the community and participating in enjoyable activities.

As part of our home-based Support Worker team, which includes family members and other support workers, you'll be part of the fulfilling social care field. You'll also enjoy these benefits:

• Contracted working hours
• Additional flexible hours in addition to your contracted schedule
• Comprehensive training

If this vacancy interests you, you're welcome to apply, and I am genuinely eager to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all members of society, especially those with personal experience of mental health issues.

Duties include:

• Personal grooming
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Aiding with communication
• Independence skills
• Functional skills
• Occupational therapy for self-regulation
• Personal care
• Once fully trained, you will also assist him in engaging with the community and participating in enjoyable activities.

Candidate qualities:

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
• Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission

Notes:

• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
• Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
• *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9