Support Worker

Job Opportunity: Support Worker – Make a Difference in Someone's Life!

• Support Worker
• 12 hours per week (1 long day or two short shifts)
• £12.00 per hour
• Watford
• A full UK driving licence with business insurance and access to a car is essential.

Are you someone who enjoys variety, creativity, and meaningful work? We’re looking for a Support Worker to join our team and work with a fun-loving gentleman in his 30s who lives independently in his own home. If you’re compassionate, enjoy a good challenge, and have a knack for motivating others, this might be the perfect role for you!

About the Role

Your primary responsibility will be supporting a gentleman with autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). This means that, at times, he might need a bit of extra encouragement to engage in day-to-day activities. He also faces challenges with fine motor skills, so tasks like cooking and using cutlery can be tricky for him. That’s where you come in, helping him enjoy his meals, explore new things, and maintain a healthy and balanced routine.

Responsibilities include:

• Personalised Support: Helping him with hobbies he loves – whether it’s visiting railway museums, exploring theme parks, or grabbing a coffee at his favourite spot. His interests are wide-ranging, from trains and coffee to the magic of Disney and theatre shows. Be prepared for some exciting outings!
• Meal Preparation: Preparing tasty meals. You’ll be chopping up food into small, manageable pieces and encouraging him to try new dishes.
• Encouraging Self-Care: Assisting with personal care, primarily helping him wash his hair. He’s independent with other aspects of personal care but may need a gentle encouragement now and then.
• Engagement and Motivation: Motivating him to maintain his home and break away from his favourite YouTube videos! Creativity is key here – finding ways to spark his interest and keep him engaged in a variety of interests.
• Relationship Building: You’ll be working closely with his family, who are actively involved and often pop in to visit. Building a positive, trusting relationship with them is an essential part of the role.

What We’re Looking For:

• Driver’s License & Business Insurance: You’ll need your own car with business insurance to transport him on outings. We’ll cover the initial admin fee, but you’ll be responsible for checking the costs associated with the additional coverage.
• Flexibility: The shifts are designed to fit around his schedule, with a mix of 10 AM – 9 PM for big outing days and shorter shifts (10 AM – 2 PM and 6 PM – 10 PM) on others. Weekends and bank holidays are part of the role, but there are no sleep-ins or wake night shifts.

Why Join Us?

By becoming part of our team, you’re not just getting a job – you’re gaining the chance to make a real impact in someone’s life. You’ll be part of a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued, and you’ll have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.

• Free DBS Check
• Salary Advance: Access part of your earned pay before payday
• Free Financial Education: Tools for budgeting and saving.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card: Discounts on a variety of products and services
• Annual Leave: 30 days, rising to 35 days (including bank holidays)
• Referral Bonus: £500 for recommending a friend who gets hired.
• Paid Training: Financial bonuses for completing awards and diplomas.
• Care Certificate Support: We pay for and support you to complete this essential qualification.
• Colleague Benefits Scheme: Discounts and cashback on shopping and days out.

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• We review applications as they come in and hold interviews until the positions are filled. We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. If you need support to complete your application, please contact our Resourcing Consultant Team at 03003039150. We also provide British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all recruitment communications.

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