1 P/T Female Support Worker – REF VS/Stevenson/9
20 hours per week – Stevenston
£12.00 per hour
* Dayshift – days and times negotiable at interview.
* Some of the care may be provided in the family home if this is the young adult's wish on any given day.
* Competent driver and willing to drive out with North Ayrshire. Must have own vehicle (or access to one during working hours).
* Experience of working in the care sector desirable but not essential.
* Willingness to undertake any training which may be beneficial. Training time will be paid by the employer.
* May be asked to assist with respite outwith above hours, if agreeable. This might include paid holidays in the UK or abroad.
About the Employer
* The employer is a young woman who lives with her parents and younger sister. She has Autism, Learning Disability, ADHD, and Noonan’s Syndrome.
* She is independent in relation to personal care and managing her own finances.
* Her hobbies include watching movies, collecting Charlie Bear Teddy Bears, colouring in, and going on adventures. She also cares for her Papa, who is a very important person in her life and has an illness which affects everyday life.
* She is fun-loving, has a wicked sense of humour, and enjoys making others laugh.
Key Duties
* To work closely with the young adult to support and encourage her to participate in all aspects of community life; you are expected to respect her choices.
* May need to encourage and support her to try new tasks that she might find challenging.
* Encourage independence.
* Going to appointments.
* Assist with hobbies and interests.
* Supporting new adventures and finding fun things to do.
This vacancy would be suitable for someone with a caring/understanding nature and a good sense of humour. It is essential that you are reliable, trustworthy, and understand the importance of confidentiality.
Post subject to successful reference and PVG checks.
Two up-to-date reference contacts are required, one of which must be from a present or previous employer. In addition, a new PVG enhanced disclosure will be required prior to appointment (disclosure cost to be met by the employer).
Probationary Period attached is 6 months. During this period, either party can end the employment by giving the other one week's notice. If you have any questions, please email victoria@ailn.org.
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