Author: George Fisher
Last saved by: Fiona Cruden
Company: Cornerstone Community Care

Job Description
REF – AT0422WE

1 | Employer
The employer will be the mother of the person receiving support
2 | Job Identity
Post Title: | Support Worker
Location: | Torphins

Hours of Work:

5 hours per week 
Flexible and can be discussed at interview. 
Mileage will also be paid.
Some flexibility will be required

Term: | Permanent.  Subject to a 3-month trial period
3 | Remuneration
Hourly Rate: | £ 10.90 per hour
4 | Job Description

1.	To provide support and companionship the majority of which will be in the home
2.	To accompany the person receiving support to attend groups and activities to help develop his communication and social skills and peer relations
3.	The employee to have the experience and skills necessary

5 | Main Duties

1.	Following advice and instructions from the employer;
2.	Respecting the family and employer’s privacy – ensuring confidentiality at all times;
3.	Maintaining a happy working environment;
4.	To befriend the person being supported and help build their confidence and develop their social skills.
5.	To ensure the person being supported is kept safe and free from harm.

Any questions concerning duties may be raised at the interview stage
Full training shall be provided to any successful applicant and shall be paid for by the employer

6 | Supervision

The Personal Assistant will be directed by and shall be accountable to the employer.
It is necessary to ask the employer what the duties are, observing her directions and requests.  It is also necessary to respect the privacy of the employer, and the family.

7 | Personal Qualities
The Personal Assistant must be experienced, friendly, reliable, trustworthy.
8 | Training
Experience working as a carer would be an advantage although further training would be offered and paid for by the employer.  This would include, Child Support and Protection.

References and the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme
Two references are required, one of which should be a current or recent employer.  Employees will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme. Further information can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Person Specification

Attributes

Essential
(The minimum acceptable levels for safe and effective job performance)

Desirable
(The attributes of the ideal candidate)

Experience

Experience of caring in health or voluntary setting.
Experience of caring with school age children in a voluntary setting

Experience of working with children with additional needs.

Education and Qualifications

Good standard of education
Willingness to undertake relevant study and training

SVQ Level II

Skills/Abilities specific to the post

Ability to:
•	Accept delegation and work without supervision
•	Good team worker
•	Recognise your own limitations
•	Create and maintain a good relationship with the employer while maintaining family privacy
•	Good verbal and written communication skills

Awareness of adult/child protection issues

Qualities

Ability to 
•	Remain calm and composed in challenging situations
•	To work in a non judgemental manner
•	Work to guidelines and procedures

Additional requirements for this post

Able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service
Good timekeeping

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