Support Worker

at  People Plus Independent Living Services

£15 - £20 PER HOUR (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE)

N is a smart 19 year old female with a great sense of humour and a big heart.N is Autistic, she has some anxieties & sensory sensitivities which make every day things challenging, she has low self-confidence and finds meeting new people and creating friendships difficult.N loves dogs, the family dog is very important to her, she enjoys YouTube, computer games such as Minecraft & Pokemon Go or anything Pokemon related, she also enjoys cooking and baking.
4 hours per week @ £15 - £20 per hour (depending on experience).
Hours will be broken into several weekly sessions.Enhanced DBS Clearance is essential
Support will be at N’s pace, some time will be spent initially getting to know one another.The aim is for you to support N with gradually developing confidence when accessing the community, extending to visiting the shop, joining social groups, using public transport and exploring work/voluntary opportunities.It is really important you have experience of supporting others with Autism and have knowledge of the challenges everyday life can bring.If you have some shared interests that would be great.You will need to be comfortable around dogs.The most important attributes are that you are warm and welcoming, someone who is calm by nature, patient & understanding with a genuine interest in supporting others to live their best life.Someone who is willing to be interactive & encouraging in order to develop and improve life skills while promoting the importance of independence.
“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by PeoplePlus

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