Support Worker - Warwick

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

I am a young adult with individual needs who needs support with accessing the community and support me on a one to one basis. I have autism, ADHD and borderline Tourette’s syndrome. I have an amazing sense of humour and can be chatty and fun to be with when I feel safe.

Disability and health conditions

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

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.
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.
Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
Have a lively personality.