Supporting:
Female
Job Ref:
REF:SJ/BR1
Area:
BR1
Contract:
Permanent
Type of support:
Independent living skills
Age:
12 - 25 years
Job overview...:
Job Title: Support Worker for (Mencap Day Centre & Community Activities)
Location: BR1
Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (with potential for occasional Saturday/Sunday or evening shifts)
Hours per week: 25 hours
Job Description:
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to assist our client, a non-verbal young adult, during her daily activities. This is a rewarding role where you will support the client in her personal care, at a Mencap day centre, and in a variety of fun and engaging activities in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mencap Day Centre Supervision: Accompany the client to the day centre for a couple of hours a day, supporting her in arts and crafts, music, swimming (on occasion), and other activities.
- Community Outings: Assist the client on walking trips, beach visits, mall outings, and park walks.
- Home Activities: On rainy days or odd occasions, supervise the client during library visits or activities at home.
- Meal Supervision: Helping the client during meal and snack times, including heating up simple meals, assisting with eating, and giving medication as required.
- Personal Care Assistance: Support the client with toileting, including helping with wiping and washing hands.
- Communication: As the client is non-verbal, you will assist her in directing you to her needs through gestures, expressions, or other methods of communication.
Requirements:
- Experience: Prior experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or in a care role is desirable but not essential. Training will be provided.
- Skills: Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude. Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Personal Qualities: Kind, empathetic, reliable, and attentive to the client’s needs.
Driver’s License (Optional): Ability to drive and transport the client (if necessary) is a plus, though not required.