Part-Time Support Worker – Social & Community Activities

We are looking for an experienced, reliable and proactive support companion to assist our daughter, a friendly young adult with very mild learning difficulties, with social, community and independence\-based activities. Someone interested in building a long\-term, consistent and supportive working relationship.

This is a support and mentoring role focused on confidence\-building, planning activities, developing independence and encouraging social engagement. It is not a personal care role.

The successful applicant will be organised, socially confident, practical and able to take initiative while providing calm and encouraging support.

Main responsibilities

• Supporting participation in social and community activities


• Assisting with planning enjoyable and appropriate outings


• Researching local activities, events and opportunities


• Encouraging confidence, communication and independence


• Helping organise and support a fortnightly music club evening run by the young person


• Assisting with planning, organisation and practical arrangements for the music club


• Supporting travel and access within the local community, where appropriate


• This role would suit someone confident working independently and able to use initiative

Essential requirements

• Previous experience supporting young people or adults with additional needs, learning difficulties or SEND


• Current Enhanced DBS certificate


• Good knowledge of the local and surrounding area and suitable social/community activities


• Ability to research activities, venues and opportunities independently


• Reliable, organised and proactive


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Able to build a respectful and positive working relationship


• Comfortable encouraging independence without being over\-directive

This is not a therapy or high\-level clinical support role. We are looking for someone approachable, fun, very kind, grounded and community\-minded who can provide positive, practical and encouraging support.

Desirable

Background in SEN, education, youth work, community support or similar

Interest in music, arts or community activities

Hours

Part\-time and flexible. Some evening availability may occasionally be required for music club activities, which currently run fortnightly on Thursdays

Pay: £17\.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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