Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker required to support 44yr old woman in Neville’s Cross, Durham area. Hours of work will be 18 hours per week - times will vary £13.50 per hour. The woman has epilepsy and moderate learning difficulties and would need support with self-care, driving to and supporting her at group activities and social activities such as shopping. The role of the Support Assistant would be to manage her epilepsy if required, assist with her dietary requirements and support her well-being. It would be preferable if the Support Assistant has experience of supporting people with epilepsy and moderate learning difficulties but not essential, as training can be provided. The priorities for the Support Assistant would be to be capable, practical, caring and flexible, with an outgoing personality. Punctuality and reliability would be essential. Access to a car would be essential with the appropriate insurance, a mileage allowance will be provided. A DBS will be required but this will be paid for by the employer.

Responsibilities

Support with self-care; Driving to and supporting her at group activities and social activities such as shopping; Managing epilepsy if required; Assisting with dietary requirements; Supporting well-being; Safe administration of medication

Requirements

Female; Full UK driving license; Own personal car; Access to a car with appropriate insurance; DBS check; Capable; Practical; Caring; Flexible; Outgoing personality; Punctuality; Reliability

Nice to have

Experience supporting people with epilepsy and moderate learning difficulties

Benefits

Training can be provided; Mileage allowance provided; DBS check paid by employer; Flexible hours by mutual agreement