Young boy who is looking for a support worker to help me to get out and about and have some fun. I am a very happy young boy who has a beautiful chuckle and a gentle nature. I love my toys and being with people, especially those that will positively interact with me and engage with me in the things I enjoy doing. I have delayed physical development and use a wheelchair to get around so you will need to be active as I like to go on long walks! I have learning and communication difficulties which can sometimes cause me to become anxious and upset and I can throw toys and hit out to express my frustration. During these times I would need you to stay calm, be patient and help me to become calm and feel safe by reassuring me and giving me clear instructions. I will need you to support me with personal care and help me with eating and drinking. I am looking for a support worker who is kind, with an easy-going personality and a good sense of humour. Also someone who is responsible, reliable, sensible, honest, and trustworthy. I live at home with my parents and older sister but I like to be busy and get outdoors so I need other people who can help me too. As I attend school this would be mostly at weekends (but not every week) and sometimes during school holidays. This is a casual post and available hours will be agreed with you in advance. A DBS check will be carried out via Warwickshire County Council before taking up the post.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning
Other relevant information
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• 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 preferred but not essential.
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.
• Have a lively personality.
Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
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