Support Worker

3 months ago

Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Penderels Trust Full time
About the Employer

A young adult male who has autistic, epileptic, learning disabilities and is nonverbal. He is noise sensitive, so likes his home environment to be quiet.


Employer Disability and Health Conditions • Cognitive / Learning

He has epilepsy and seizures can be unpredictable. You alongside the other carer present will be responsible for responding to any seizures with first aid, moving and handling and administering emergency medication on the rare occasion it is needed

Other relevant information • The individual has allergies. Smoking and perfume/aerosol deodorant. About the Role Duties and Responsibilities • Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• 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.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

Supporting young man’s health, wellbeing and support needs. Monitoring/supporting when going up/down stairs, walking around the home and garden. PPE is worn and lateral flows weekly, >
Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.
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).
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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.

Must have experience supporting individuals with epilepsy and following care plans. The applicant must have quick responses in case of any seizures A caring individual who will support and care for our son in a person-centred way.
Required Training Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.
Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.Preferred qualification of NVQ 3 or Care Certificate. Must have experience and/or training in Epilepsy and Autism. Food hygiene. Renewed training can be given during Probation

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