Support Worker

Position Title: Support Worker

Location: Edgeware, London

Hourly Rate: £14.43

Hours Per Week: 7 hours - to be used flexibility

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Job Reference: SOLORUK

About the Role I am an independent and creative person who enjoys music, singing, keeping fit and getting out into the community. Following a road traffic accident, I am paralysed from the waist down and have an amputation above my right knee. I use a wheelchair and live at home with daily care and support.

I enjoy going to the gym, theatre, cinema and I have ambitions to perform on stage and create my own disability podcasts. I am looking for someone who can support me to stay active, explore new opportunities and turn my creative ideas into reality. Some evening support will involve trips into London for theatre, cinema and other activities.

About You I am looking for someone who is positive, lively, creative and active , who can think on their feet and use their initiative. Experience of supporting someone with ADHD and mental health needs is important. You will help me plan and organise activities, manage appointments and day-to-day tasks, share relevant information with colleagues, research opportunities and grants to support my creative projects.

You will need good online and administrative skills, be confident communicating with organisations by phone and email, and be comfortable following my direction with clinical tasks.

I can find it difficult to concentrate for long periods, so patience and the ability to break things down into manageable steps are important. Most of all, I am looking for someone enthusiastic who will encourage me to stay active, be creative, ge...