Support Worker Required for Community Access and Independent Living

Surrey Independent Living Charity; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership to Independent Living

Job summary

Surrey Independent Living Charity is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support a 16-year-old with a learning disability and mental health needs. The role focuses on helping the young person access community activities, build confidence, and gain independence, with at-home support to give family respite.

The successful candidate will assist with transport to a day programme on Tuesday mornings, support outings, and encourage participation in social activities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with additional needs
• Understanding of neurodivergent individuals
• Ability to support community access and social activities
• Full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Support transport to and from a day programme on Tuesday mornings
• Provide local transport and support for activities and outings
• Encourage participation in community-based activities
• Support engagement in meaningful activities at home
• Build a positive and supportive relationship
• Promote independence, wellbeing and social inclusion

Skills

Reliable and dependable

Flexible and adaptable

Patient and proactive

Motivate and engage

Comfortable around dogs

Education

Driving licence

Tools

Own transport/Vehicle

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, caring and adaptable Personal Assistant to support a friendly 16-year-old young person with a learning disability and additional mental health needs., The successful applicant will support a young person to access activities in the community, engage in meaningful interests and build confidence and independence. Support will also be provided at home to encourage participation in enjoyable activities while allowing family members some respite. A key part of the role will include:

• Supporting transport to and from a day programme on Tuesday mornings
• Providing local transport and support for activities and outings
• Encouraging participation in community-based activities
• Supporting engagement in meaningful activities at home
• Building a positive and supportive relationship
• Promoting independence, wellbeing and social inclusion

There may also be opportunities for occasional evening support and, in the future, potential overnight support for the right candidate.

• Reliable and dependable
• Flexible and adaptable to changing support needs
• Patient, encouraging and proactive
• Able to motivate and engage a young person in activities
• Comfortable working around dogs

Experience and Skills - Essential:

• Experience supporting young people with additional needs
• Understanding of neurodivergent individuals
• Ability to support community access and social activities
• Full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle

Desirable:

• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches
• Mental health awareness
• Experience supporting young people with complex emotional needs

As an employed personal assistant, you will be eligible for free membership to the Independent Living Group. Benefits include