Support Worker

Location:St Albans AL2

Job purpose

To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable/assist a young man who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.

About the employer

I am a man in my early 20s with Autism. I need a support worker to assist me in all areas of my personal, domestic and social life, both in my family home and in the community. Your role is to enable me to develop my independent skills and live an independent life.

I am a friendly and loving individual with a lot to give to the people in my life. However, I do have anxiety and if my anxiety is high I sometimes demonstrate challenging behaviours. When I build trust and positive relationships with support workers, this improves and I am able to find success and develop independence. If you think you could invest the time to support me, please make an application and take the opportunity to meet me and my family.

Main duties

Social duties:

• Keep in touch and socialise with family and friends
• Assist to access college
• Attend medical appointments
• Assist in shopping
• Attend social events such as shows, bowling or the cinema

Personal care:

Including: support with bathing, showering, shaving, teeth cleaning and administering medication.

Domestic duties:

Including: support with grocery shopping, cooking and serving meals and snacks, cleaning, changing linen and laundry.

Administrative duties:

• Keeping daily records
• Recording medication administration
• Completing behaviour reports
• Keeping financial records
• Completing Social Stories and planning activities.

These duties may vary from day to day.

Type of person that I am looking for

Someone who is honest, reliable, punctual, with ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone and as part of a team, positive and respectful of my choices.

Specific requirements: someone with an understanding of ASD and valid full UK driving license.

Hours of work:

Wednesdays 14:00-20:00

Thursdays 14:00-20:00

Fridays 14:00-20:00

Saturdays 10:00-20:00

Additional days/hours can be agreed where available.

Skills, qualifications and experience

• Full UK driving licence
• Some knowledge/experience of ASD and/or learning disabilities
• Some knowledge/experience of challenging behaviour
• Adaptability
• Good communicator
• A good listener
• Ability to support people with behaviours which challenge.

Preferred:

• Likes dogs

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have about the role.