| Post | Companion Support worker
to a young at heat 50 something Lady who lives in Irvine. |
| Post
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___12 hours per week |
| Salary
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Living wage rate – £13.15 per hour , wages are paid 4 weekly in arrears |
| Annual Leave
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5.6 weeks paid Annual leave pro rate for contracted staff |
| Days of work / times required
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Tues – 10 – 2pm
Wed – 10 – 2pm Fri – 10 – 2pm Employer can be a bit flexible to suit school hrs. |
| Job Purpose | To support a lady with social support, getting out and about in her Community |
| Employer | You will be employed by the personal employer, who will be assisted to administer payroll and undertake the necessary employment support responsibilities by a relevant support organisation. |
| Probationary period
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· There is a 6 month probationary period attached to the post
· Successful applicant will have to undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme and supply 2 up to date reference contacts prior to appointment |
| Key Duties and Responsibilities
Personalise as required |
You will be responsible for supporting the employer to engage in all aspects of community life and activities as directed by her
Being flexible is a key component to this job and you will be guided by the employer herself about the particular activities she wants to participate in at particular times and you are expected to support her choices. The purpose of the role is to assist the employer to get out and about, engage in activities that suit her interests. She very much enjoys swimming, going for a cuppa and cake, out for lunch. She enjoys arts and crafts. As well as a good natter and laugh You may at times be required to provide companionship in her own home. As well as some home supports. Some light housework and cooking, make a sandwich cup of tea for her, as well as visitors. The employer has a travel card and would enjoy a day out using the bus or train, with support. Preferable you would have a drivers licence and own car ( fuel will be reimbursed for use while at work ) She would ideally like someone to have similar interests to herself, this will make it more enjoyable when attending a class or even doing Arts and crafts at home. |
| Training | The employer is deaf , but wears cochlear implants. Talk direct to the employer, as this assists with her understanding you. She can lip read.
She has limited vision, therefore requires your support outside, she uses her cane. |
Person Specification
| Attributes: | Essential Criteria
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Desirable |
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Qualifications |
Demonstrable experience of supporting people to fulfil their potential and have active lives. | |
| Knowledge & Skills | 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.
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Working knowledge of good person-centred practice.
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| Experience
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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 employer has a wide range of interests which are already mentioned.
She is looking to recruit someone with some similar interests. She is looking for someone with a good sense of humour, down to earth, likes a good blether and a bit of banter but is also a good listener and responsible. The person should be good at connecting into community activities and making contacts/networks |
Wide experience of community activities |
| Other | Preferably have a full clean UK driving licence , as well as business use on your car Ins.
You must be physically You must have a good sense of humour, be flexible and reliable There is a 6 month probationary period attached to this post
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SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE TO UNDERGO AN UPDATE OF THE PVG SCHEME, AS WELL AS PROVIDE 2 UP TO DATE REFERENCE CONTACTS.
PVG WILL BE PAID FOR BY THE EMPLOYER
PLEASE NOTE AILN ARE NOT THE EMPLOYERS, WE ARE PURELY A SUPPORT SEWRVICE TO DISABLED EMPLOYES AND HAVE NO INPUT IN TO YOUR SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POST PLEASE EMAIL evelyn@ailn.org
PLEASE SEND YOUR UP TO DATE CV AND QUOTE 12HRS POST IRVINE.
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