Support worker / Driver in Galston

Overview

Post: Personal Assistant to a young man in his 20s

Hours: 12hrs week 1, 15hrs week 2, alternating

Salary: Living wage rate - £12.60 per hour, wages are paid 4 weekly in arrears

Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks paid Annual leave pro rata for contracted staff

Days of work / times required: To be discussed at interview

Job Purpose: To support a young man with social support, getting out and about within his community. Part of the role would be using your own car to get him to his activities (petrol will be reimbursed).

Hobbies: His hobbies are going to the gym, taking part in classes at Centerstage, community classes, going out walks, shopping, going out for lunch.

Employer: You will be employed by a private employer, who will be assisted to administer payroll and undertake the necessary employment support responsibilities by a relevant support organisation.

Probationary period: There is a 6 month probationary period attached to the post.

Successful applicant must undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme and supply 2 up to date reference contacts prior to appointment. PVG will be paid by you, but be reimbursed after your first pay.

Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for supporting the person to engage in all aspects of community life and activities as directed, as well as ensuring his safety whilst in your care.
• Being flexible is a key component to this job and you will be guided by the employer about the particular activities that will be undertaken, times and days the activity takes place.
• You will be assisting the young man with personal choice and encouraging independence.
• You may be required to work in the evening as part of the role and weekends (to be further discussed at interview). This will usually be planned in advance.
• You will be required to drive your own vehicle, therefore must have a clean drivers licence with business use (proof will be required – copy of your car insurance).
• You may at times be required to provide companionship in the young man’s own home.

Person Specification:

• Demonstrable experience of supporting people to fulfil their potential and have active lives.
• An understanding of how to support and facilitate in a way that empowers the person.
• Good interpersonal skills and values reflecting social inclusion.
• Excellent and effective communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of good person-centred practice.

Experience:

• Can draw on lived experience of positively supporting someone as a peer or similar.
• Can engage effectively and work in partnership with others.
• Have supported people to achieve positive outcomes in their life.

Personal Qualities:

• The young man has a wide range of interests which are he is looking for someone with some similar interests or happy to support his interests.
• The person should be good at connecting into community activities and making contacts/networks.
• Wide experience of community activities.

Other:

• You must have a full clean UK driving licence.
• You must be physically fit.
• You must have a good sense of humour, be flexible and reliable.
• There is 5.6 weeks A/L attached to the post, of which you may be asked to use 2 weeks at the same time as the employer.
• There is also a 6 month probationary period with a 1 weeks notice within this time, if the post does not work out.
• Successful applicants will have to undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme prior to appointment and supply 2 up to date reference contacts, one of which should be a current or previous employer.