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.