Personal Support Worker (learning disability/community activities)

Job purpose: To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable me to engage in positive physical activities and voluntary work opportunities, based on my interests.

Responsibilities

Assist with a variety of tasks which will enable me to engage in positive physical activities and voluntary work opportunities, based on my interests; Build a positive, trusting relationship with me and keep me safe whilst supporting me; Support and work alongside me in a range of activities outside of home such as voluntary work opportunities, adult education classes, and physical exercise; Support and work alongside me in a range of activities at home such as tending chickens, gardening and outdoor jobs, upcycling small pieces of furniture, and preparing lunch

Requirements

Calm, hardworking, reliable, honest, adaptable, good communicator; Willing and able to travel; Like to work outside and have an interest in some of my interests, such as gardening, farming, animals, conservation or outdoor activities; Good at engaging/communicating with others; Ability to stay calm and to help reduce and manage heightened anxiety; Enhanced DBS check for adult workforce (paid for by employer); Driving license and use of car with insurance OR ability to travel by public transport; Ability to encourage and motivate and work alongside as a good role model; Respectful of the Christian faith; Non-smoking in work time

Nice to have

Experience of gardening, farming, animals, conservation or outdoor activities; Experience of working with people with a learning disability; Trained in Positive Behaviour Support and ability to support people with behaviours which challenge/heightened anxiety or willingness to be trained; Like chickens and other animals

Benefits

Induction and probationary period; Support from parent carers; Clear, detailed support plan; Flexible but regular working hours; Employers' insurance; Payroll professionally run and reliable; Workplace pension; 20 days holiday per year pro rata; Fun; Opportunity to undertake a range of outdoor activities and voluntary work and possible courses whilst being paid; Opportunities for training in learning disability/autism support/communication/safeguarding adults; Calm and friendly dog might be able to come to work too