Support Worker (No Personal Care) LTES3371

Independent Lives; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring support service is seeking a Support Worker to assist a 17-year-old with learning disabilities, ADHD, and Autism in becoming more independent. The role includes community access, activities such as swimming, and teaching money handling skills. Candidates should possess good interpersonal skills, reliability, and experience with similar clients. Flexible hours and the opportunity to create positive impacts in the life of a young individual in Eastbourne.

Qualifications

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality.
• Patient with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Reliable with good timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Support with community access, swimming, and daily activities.
• Assist with shopping and handling money safely.
• Provide companionship and general support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Creativity

Confidentiality

Empathy

Education

Experience with clients with LD, Autism and ADHD

Job description

Support Worker (No Personal Care)

Ref: LTES3371

Location: Eastbourne

Details
This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:
employed

Hours per week:
Days and Times to be Discussed at Interview

Hourly pay rate:
£12.21

I am looking for someone special to support me to access the community, to go swimming and explore the local area.

I am 17 and can be very sociable and talkative but may take time to build a relationship with you.

I live at home with my mum and brother and have a very supportive family network outside of the home.

I have Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism but this does not stop me from wanting to become more independent, I need support to develop safety and awareness when accessing the community.

Having this support will help me build the confidence and skills I need to make decisions on my own, which will strengthen my independence in the future.

Along with swimming, I would like your support with other activities to help me become more independent. This includes going to the shops, McDonalds and learning how to handle money safely and confidently while I’m out in the community, and getting used to using public transport on my own for the future. We can discuss the days and times of support when we meet.

If you think this is the role for you, please apply it would be lovely to meet you.

Duties include:
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Administration
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Companionship
- General support needed.

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
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
- Be patient and empathetic.
- Experienced in working with clients with LD, Autism and ADHD preferred.

Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

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