Support Worker required for a lady in Gilesgate, Durham

UKCIL Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support services provider in the North East is seeking a Support Worker to assist a client in building confidence and accessing the community. Responsibilities include supporting the client during grocery shopping trips and swimming sessions. Ideal candidates should be able to swim, have access to a car with business insurance, and ideally have experience in mental health support. This part-time role requires 4 hours of support per week at £13 per hour.

Benefits

Employer-covered DBS check

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to swim alongside the client.
• Access to a car and relevant business insurance is essential.
• Experience working with individuals struggling with mental health is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the client to travel to the local supermarket and complete grocery shopping.
• Accompany the client to the swimming pool, providing emotional support.

Skills

Swimming

Emotional support

Community engagement

Job description

Support Worker required for a lady in Gilesgate, Durham

Support Worker required to support Sarah (aged 44 years) who lives in Gilesgate, Durham. Sarah is usually an outgoing person but has lost a lot of self-confidence recently. Sarah has a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and experiences thought broadcasting and constant voice hearing. Sarah requires support to build up her confidence in accessing the community; particularly in going swimming and grocery shopping.

Hours / Wage

4 hours per week £13 per hour

This would consist of 2 x 2 hour slots each week. These would need to be on weekday mornings, preferably on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays.

Duties

• Support Sarah to travel to the local supermarket, and support to complete grocery shopping and build Sarah’s confidence to do so independently.
• Support Sarah to attend the local swimming pool and swim alongside her, providing emotional support if required.

Additional Requirements/Information

Essential Criteria

• Someone who is willing and able to swim alongside Sarah.
• Someone who has access to a car, can drive and has the relevant business insurance.

Desirable Criteria

• Someone who has training in or experience working with individuals who struggle with their mental health.

Enhanced DBS will be required, employer will cover the cost.