Clients will have their own individual support plans, which support workers will work towards; but support visits can include, but are not exhaustive to:
1. Supporting clients to access services within the community, including
appointments (This may involve transporting clients in their private car)
2. Providing support to develop skills within the home, including cooking, cleaning
etc
3. Assisting with shopping requirements
4. Providing support with budgeting / paying bills
5. Providing company for activities such as walking
6. Providing support with attending community events and appointments
7. Recognise the individual needs of each client and help meet their social,
emotional, and intellectual needs.
Please note this role does not involve any personal care or the administration of any medication.
The successful candidate will be required to hold a UK Driving licence and hold business insurance for their vehicle, as they are expected to support clients in the community.
This position is initially on a zero hour contract, but could lead to contracted hours, subject to service need. Working days and hours to be agreed in response to client need.
Competitive Salary – NJC Scale 4 Pt 7 / Company Pension / Mileage Paid / Subsistence Allowance
Should you require an informal chat about this role, or to request a printed application form, please contact us on 01749 670667.
Please apply for this post by filling in a Heads Up application form and returning it with a covering letter FAO: of Michelle Payne to info@headsupsomerset.org.uk
Please note that should we receive enough high-quality candidates to invite to interview, it’s likely we may close for applications early.