Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Ilkeston, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Penderels Trust Full time

About the Employer


I am looking for a Support Worker to work with my teenage son, who needs support to access community activities and to build his confidence and independence.

His verbal communication is good and he likes to chat and ask questions.

He is active with good mobility and would like to go out to the park, to the cinema and swimming.

He has Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy and a Learning Disability and needs someone with knowledge and experience of supporting people with similar needs.


The employer's hobbies and interests:

  • Going to the park
  • Cinema
  • Swimming

Other relevant information:

The individual keeps pets in the home: 1 Dog

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
  • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
  • Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
  • Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
The individuals 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.

Transport Requirement:

Car driver and car owner - must have business insurance.

Required Skills:

  • 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 be able to follow instructions accurately.
  • Be patient, supportive and caring.
  • Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
  • Be selfmotivated with a willingness to get involved.

Required Training:

Epilepsy. PA must already hold relevant qualification.

When you are Required:

Hours per week: 8 hours in blocks in the afternoons

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

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 8 per week

Salary:
£12.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexitime

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 18/08/2023

Reference ID:
DER15209JB1
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