Support Worker 8 Hours Per Week in Poole

2 weeks ago

Poole, United Kingdom BCP Council Full time

Job purpose:
To assist with accessing and supporting a variety of tasks
- predominately dog focused (volunteering at Margaret Green and supporting on-going training of my emotional support dog) To additionally explore further activities of interest in line with my aspirations. As part of this support, I benefit from social and emotional support. No personal care involved.

About the individual:
I am a 27 year old lady who is looking to move into my own house with my emotional support dog. I volunteer in the local community in roles that centre around my interest in dogs. I enjoy going to my local coffee shop, trips to the cinema, attending dog training and shopping for clothes.

I have a diagnosis of microcephaly, a moderate learning disability, generalised anxiety disorder and autistic traits. I wish to continue building on my independence and confidence in all areas of my life.

**Hours of work**: Wednesday and Thursday evening (17:00-18:30 plus any travel time). Other hours are flexible and can be mutually agreed - note I have other voluntary commitments.

**Social duties**:
To support the maintenance of my volunteer role at Margaret Green (Bere Regis)

To attend/support training sessions (agility/scent training) with me for my emotional support dog. Please note these sessions are in an evening (Wareham)

To provide emotional and social support when attending the above activities.

To support me, identify further social activities of interest that we could access together and/or explore further doggy adventures more locally.

To be able to drive my mobility vehicle to proposed activities.

**Values**: Honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel, understands equality and diversity and has a good sense of humour.

**Specific requirements**: I would like someone that can speak clear and fluent English and who has a shared love for dogs.

**Skills, qualifications and experience**:
**Essential**:
Driving licence

Car and appropriate insurance and be prepared to drive my mobility vehicle which is an automatic.

To be confident around dogs and be willing to undertake the indication training at Margaret Green (approx 1-2 hours)

Confidentiality

Good at building and maintaining relationships

To be a good listener

**Preferred**:
To have experience of supporting someone with a learning disability.

**Essential**:
If self-employed please be advised that you will be required to provide evidence of your self-employment status:
Public Liability Insurance, Terms and Conditions, tax reference number.

DBS Check will be required

Legally Able to Work in UK

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SH/CH

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