Support Worker jobs in United Kingdom

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I''m a woman in her mid-thirties and of African-Caribbean heritage. I''m a mom of 2 young children and I''m in the creative field. I have Ehlers''s Danlos Syndrome, ADHD and Autism. This means that I often experience chronic pain and fatigue. Must be culturally competent, calm, positive, supportive, honest, reliable, punctual and good with children. Experience - I would prefer someone with a childcare qualification/experience or a parent. It would also be helpful if you had experience of working with autistic or neuro-diverse adults. Needs to be sensitive to when I''m overwhelmed and able to just get on with things quietly and give me space. Must be able to use your initiative whilst working with me. Needs to be LGBTQ+ knowledgeable. Well educated and able to support with my children''s homework. Tasks vary but include: helping to maintain the home''s tidiness and cleanliness e.g. hoovering, mopping, cleaning, dusting, changing beds, laundry, cleaning out the fridge, help with food preparation. Maintaining a joint diary, help filling out paperwork, attending appts with me on time. Liaising with mental health services regarding appointments as required. Liaise with my pharmacy to ensure my prescriptions are filled on time. Remind me when I need to take my medication. Clearing out fridge. Contacting professionals on my behalf if I don''t have capacity at that time. Helping me to manage my diary activities so I''m not doing too many things in 1 day. Attend social activities with me on occasion. Some morning and afternoon school runs. You should be first aid and Epi-Pen trained. I find paperwork overwhelming so I need you to take responsibility for sending your timesheet on time each month to Penderels Trust. Payroll is through Penderels Trust and you''ll be employed by me with my mother''s support. Pay £12.30 per hour. Must be a competent driver with a roadworthy car and clean driver''s licence. There will be a fuel allowance provided and PA will need to record their miles but that won''t include travel to and from work.

• Mobility / Physical
• Cognitive / Learning
• Mental Health
• Invisible

• The individual has allergies. Mast cell activation syndrome.

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Support and/or prompt to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
• Support with gardening.

The individual''s needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.

Peg Feed. Training will be provided by the employer.

Hours per week: 15

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.