We are looking for a Support Worker who is, motivated, friendly, happy and an animal lover, to provide one to one support to our 23 year old daughter, to join our team of support workers. Main hours would be to provide backup support for current support workers and assist with evening, weekends and potentially overnight shifts.
Our daughter is fun, caring and an animal lover. She has Autism, which affects her short-term memory, and this can cause her some anxiety. She would like to become as independent as possible and she has a person-centred plan to help her achieve this. She would like to achieve her outcomes and support from the right person, will enable her to do so.
Some of these outcomes are:
· Support with learning Key Soft Skills like Cooking and preparing healthy meals and Traveling to social or personal events.
· Supporting her to book appointments whether that be social or medical appointments.
· Support to identify and attend social activities to meet new people and to maintain friendships.
· Support her with work related training/volunteering
· Support with managing her anxieties
The hourly rate is £16.20 per hour. Access to a workplace pension scheme and 4 weeks holiday (plus bank holidays) is provided.
An enhanced DBS will be required (cost will be covered), access to a vehicle with appropriate insurance to use for work and a full clean driving licence are required.
Two references will be required. Post is subject to Right to Work in the UK evidence being provided.
This role is based in Chatham.
If you are interested in this role, please send you CV to Brokerage@wearebeams.org.uk
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