Support Worker 4903

I am a 19-year-old young man who lives with my parents in Saxmundham. I like to keep myself active, so I go to college 3 days a week and attend the green light project once a week. I love sports, especially football, and I used to be a good player! I like to follow football leagues, and playing FIFA on the PlayStation is one of my favourite hobbies. I also like clothes, fashion, playing pool, going to the cinema, and taking long walks.

I have a mild learning difficulty and OCD, and so I need support to access activities in the community. I'm looking for a support worker who can give me guidance and reassurance when I need it. Someone who has an understanding of OCD and learning difficulties would be very helpful.

Please be aware that I'd prefer support workers not to take photos whilst they are supporting me. If you need to use your phone, please could you let me know in advance so I know you aren't taking pictures of me.

Main Duties

• To get me out and about


• To drive me to and from my activities


• Support me with accessing my activities (i.e. Green light project)
  
  Patience


• Good communication skills


• Able to work without supervision/lone working


• Previous experience in a caring role


Desirable Criteria

• Experience with people who have learning difficulties


• Experience with people who have mental health conditions (i.e. OCD,

psychosis)

• Creative


• Good written communication
  
  Hours and days of work: 8 hours per week

Every Monday: Days and evenings
Occasional Thursdays: Evenings


• Pay rate: £17.00 per hour



• Annual leave: 5.6 weeks pro-rata



• Background Checks: A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service

check is required for this position. This will be paid for by the employer


• If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees.



• Trial Period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 3 months.