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Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 23 April 2024
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 21 May 2024
Location: Belper, Derbyshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Penderels Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: DER16108AM1

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Summary

About the Employer
20yrs old lady living at home mum, has autism and learning difficulties, looking for 2 PAs, 2-1 support, to go out into the community and get involved in activities.


Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Cognitive / Learning

Autism


The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Collecting dog/cats figurines• Colouring • Animals

Other relevant information
• The individual keeps pets in the home.Dogs.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• 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.

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 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 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.
• 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.

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:
• Monday, Flexible on times am - pm

This advert may close before the stated date if sufficient applications are received.

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