The Role: To support a young man who has Down Syndrome, Autism, and partial hearing loss. He is a happy character and is looking to employ a support worker to support him 6 – 12 hours per week at his family home and out in the community. He needs a solid routine, and this will be a very important part of your role.
Main Duties
· To provide a solid routine.
· To support with making healthy snacks and choices.
· To provide personal care support – toileting care.
· To support with putting shoes on/off.
· To promote independence.
· To support preparing dinner and exploring life skills.
· To play basketball, attend the park, and to go shopping.
· To take part in his choice of activity at home
· To support in making good TV and music choices
· To support to understand real and make believe
· To support with managing own awareness
Personal Qualities and Attributes required:
· Respectful of confidentiality and privacy.
· Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
· Respectful of dignity and independence.
· Good communication skills and social skills.
· Care experience is desirable but not essential.
Car owner with driving license and business insurance essential
*This role is a lone working position, and an Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) is required for all staff undertaking the role*
Hours: 6 hours on week one and 12 hours on week two
Week one – Monday and Tuesday – 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Week two – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Term time mostly with some holiday cover as agreed.
Pay: £18.00 per hour employed
Job Type: Part time
Pay: £18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
