Support Worker - Stratford on Avon

When you are required

Specific working days have not been stated.

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

About the employer

This young lady has Autism and is largely non-verbal, communicating primarily through a small number of words and other forms of expression. She lives at home with her parents and four siblings in a supportive family environment. She is a happy, energetic young person who enjoys playing with her toys and will often excitedly share her favourite items with those she knows and trusts. She thrives on routine, familiarity, and consistency, and benefits from support from people who are patient, understanding, and willing to build a positive relationship with her over time. Her parents and siblings have an excellent understanding of her individual needs and will provide guidance regarding her likes, dislikes, communication style, and any triggers that should be avoided. Initially, family members, particularly Mum, will be available to support the introduction and help establish a trusting relationship. She enjoys being active and spending time outdoors. One of her favourite activities is walking with the family dog. For longer trips, she uses a wheelchair, which she is often happy to push herself until she becomes tired, at which point she will sit in it. She also enjoys swimming; however, Mum would prefer this activity to be supported by a second adult to ensure her safety and wellbeing. The role of the Personal Assistant will be to provide companionship, support her to access social and community activities, and help her develop opportunities for engagement outside the home at a pace that is comfortable for her. This additional support will not only enhance her social experiences and quality of life but will also provide valuable respite and assistance to her family.

Disability and health conditions

Cognitive / Learning

Hobbies and interests

Playing with her toys
Her pet dogs
Swimming

Other relevant information

The individual keeps pets in the home. x2 small dogs

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
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 individual's 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 and to report defects 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, 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.
Be able to work on own initiative.
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 employer’s 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.