Support Worker

3 months ago

Warwickshire, United Kingdom Penderels Trust Full time
About the Employer

Help wanted to support an active, warm and welcoming lady to maintain her independence and love of life. Assist and provide social, domestic support as well as companionship. Good communication skills if a very important part of the role. To become a much-respected member of staff. It is very important that I maintain my independence, control and choice over life. It is important that you take into account her abilities, interests and preferences to be able to support her the way she needs.


Employer Disability and Health Conditions • Mobility / Physical

The employer's hobbies and interests: • Gardening• Cooking and baking• getting outdoors and shopping

Other relevant information • The individual has allergies. Husband has an allergy to penicillin. About the Role Duties and Responsibilities • 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, hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Support with gardening.

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.

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).
Transport Requirement Car driver preferred but not essential.

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 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 not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• 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.

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