Support Worker for a young person F/T £12.40/hr in Bristol - FTE - £0.0k

UKCIL; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Support Worker in Bristol to assist a young woman with visual impairment in developing independence and social connections. You will provide support during specified hours each week to enhance her confidence in accessing public transport and engage in community activities. The ideal candidate must have experience with visual impairment and a reliable vehicle. Competitive pay offered.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a person with visual impairment.
• Must have use of own vehicle.
• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Support confidence in community access and public transport.
• Assist in finding and joining social opportunities.
• Help with laundry, cooking, and independent living.

Skills

Experience with visual impairment

Good communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Support Worker for a young person F/T @ £12.40/hr in Bristol - FTE - £0.0k

How to Apply

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 90683f5d

Role Details

Personal Assistant for Disabled Woman in Eastville

My client L has a visual impairment (totally blind). She is new to the area and wants to attend more social opportunities to form more relationships in the community. L has lots of interests, including singing in a Choir and likes walking, hiking and playing Showdown. She would like to go to the gym.

Main Duties

• To support with developing her confidence in the community, particularly accessing public transport and getting to know the area.
• Support to find and join new social opportunities and activities of interest.
• Support to attend the gym, starting once a week.
• Support to develop systems to manage laundry and cooking, to be able to lead an independent role in these areas.
• Support with weekly food shop and purchasing new items of clothing (“confidence in choosing items that suit my style”) or household goods.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of working with a person with visual impairment
• Non-smoker
• Must have use of own vehicle.

Desirable criteria

• Someone who is interested in make-up and fashion.
• Keen to explore the outdoors.
• An openness and awareness of cultural and religious differences.

Personal Qualities & Attributes Required

• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Excellent timekeeping.
• Some previous PA experience would be advantageous but not essential.
• Good communication and social skills.
• To respect confidentiality and privacy.

Location

Eastville, Bristol.

Hours

10 hours per week. 3 hrs Tuesday (6pm to 9pm), 4hrs Thursday (5pm to 9pm) and 3hrs Saturdays (9am to 12pm)

Pay

£12.40 Per Hour.

Holiday

5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time).

Start Date

ASAP.

Additional Information

• Appointment will be subject to a DBS check, funded by the employer.

Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of an individual employer that we are supporting. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the individual employer and not WECIL.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com