Support Worker

Job Reference BRM13151LB1 - Birmingham, B24

About the Employer

I am a man in my 20's with high functioning Autism looking for a PA to accompany me to sporting activities.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mental Health
• Invisible

Other relevant information

• The individual is a smoker.
• Someone in the household is a smoker.

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, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• 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.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence .

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.
• 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.

Other skills include: It will be important for us to set boundaries. If you are a calm, patient, supportive and friendly person, then we will get along just fine.

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:

• Monday, 10:00am - 15:00 pm

• Tuesday, 10:00am - 15:00 pm

• Saturday, 10:00am - 13:00pm

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

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 13 per week

Salary: £10.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 27/02/2023
Reference ID: BRM13151LB1