Support Worker Weekends only role

Procurae Group; Upper Swainswick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care services company is seeking a compassionate Support Worker in Upper Swainswick to assist a young male with ADHD and autism. The role involves providing emotional support, facilitating engagement in activities, and ensuring transportation to college. Ideal candidates will be proactive, empathetic, and organized. Benefits include an employee wellbeing scheme, discounts, and further training opportunities. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are essential for this position.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Career development opportunities

Fully paid DBS

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with ADHD and autism is preferred.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Role requires empathy and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support L with attending college.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Plan and organize activities to promote independence.
• Drive a car to transport L to appointments.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Proactivity

Organizational skills

Tools

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Job description

We are currently recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to provide support to a young male in his family home in Bath. L lives with his parents and two family dogs. As a Support Worker you will play a vital role in offering companionship, reassurance, and emotional support, while facilitating community engagement and fostering independence. L is a kind and caring young man with a fantastic sense of humour. He can communicate well and enjoys lots of activities, he thrives at college where he learns life skills that he enjoys putting into practice at home too. He is very artistic and has made some beautiful creations at a forge. He enjoys sports and walking his dogs as well as a bit of Pokémon. L has a diagnosis of ADHD and autism and can become anxious so someone who can be empathetic and reassuring but also willing to encourage him to participate in new activities would fit this role. L attends college and you will support to attend and on occasions be on hand in case of any overwhelming situations throughout the day, therefore it is essential that you are a car driver for this role. Outside of college this fulfilling position involves supporting and encouraging L in pursuing his interests, particularly in animals, staying active and playing Nintendo switch. The successful Support worker will show great initiative and enthusiasm, be able to plan ahead and organise activities, be proactive and promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Support L with attending college.
• Be on hand during the day to assist with any overwhelming situations.
• Provide companionship, reassurance, and emotional support.
• Encourage participation in new activities and hobbies.
• Plan and organise activities to promote independence.
• Drive a car to transport L to and from appointments and college.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• Experience or willingness to work with a young person diagnosed with ADHD and autism.
• Good communication skills and the ability to provide empathy and reassurance.
• Proactive, organised and capable of planning ahead.

Benefits

• Employee wellbeing scheme (free face‑to‑face counselling, helplines, and online support)
• Employee Discount Scheme – Discounts on everyday items including shopping and fuel
• L.O.V.E (Living our Values Every Day) rewards and recognition scheme
• Random Surprise Gifts of Kindness throughout the year.
• The Loop – Our company community app linking teams and sharing experience
• Company training programme and further career development opportunities
• Fully paid DBS
• Refer a Friend Scheme (worth £500 in total – £250 after 100 hours, £250 after passing probation)

Please contact our friendly recruitment team on 01484 629935 if you would like to know more about this position.

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