Support Worker REF: SOLOADE

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Position Title:Support Worker

Location: North Shropshire

Hourly Rate: £15.00

Hours Per Week: Full and Part-time hours available

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Job Reference: SOLOADE

Interviews: Initial interviews will take place online, followed by an in-person meeting alongside a member of my family or wider support network

ABOUT THE ROLE

I am a 35-year-old neurodivergent woman with impaired vision and coordination. I have full capacity and no intellectual impairment. I do not require personal care and I am independent-minded. I am motivated to develop my independence further, although I am currently unable to go out alone.

I am sociable, chatty and have a cheeky sense of humour. Clear spoken English and confident communication skills are essential due to my visual impairment. I am a keen singer and am exploring paid and voluntary work in this area.

I also swim regularly. While I am a strong swimmer, I require someone to swim alongside me for orientation and safety, as I tend to zigzag.

My challenging behaviour relates to impulse control difficulties associated with my condition. I am reflective after incidents, but I need support from people who understand that insight does not always equal immediate regulation. Calm, confident and emotionally regulated support is essential. I am comfortable working with people of any gender, ideally close to my own age. You must be comfortable working around pets.

ABOUT YOU 

I am recruiting Personal Assistants to join my support team as I move into my own home in North Shropshire. This is a hands-on, direct support role.

You will be supporting me in day-to-day life, helping me build structure, confidence and independence while maintaining safety.

Your role will include:

• Accompanying me in the community (appointments, swimming, social activities, singing opportunities)
• Supporting structured weekly goals
• Assisting with meal preparation and light household tasks (working alongside me)
• Providing orientation and clear verbal description due to visual impairment 
• Supporting emotional regulation when needed 
• Encouraging independence while maintaining appropriate boundaries

You will work under the guidance of myself and my Client Relations Manager and as part of a collaborative team.

Funding is currently in place for 10 hours per day, 7 days per week, plus sleep-ins. Shifts will be allocated across the team. Flexibility is important.

Essential Criteria

• Living within 30 minutes of Shrewsbury/Oswestry
• Clear spoken English and confident communication skills
• Confidence and aptitude to deal with challenging behaviour
• Understanding of impulse control challenges
• Willingness to support people with visual impairment
• Good sense of humour
• Resilient and emotionally regulated personality
• Driver with own vehicle
• Enhanced DBS for vulnerable adults.

• Confident swimmer
• Flexible availability
• Safeguarding Level 2 (within the last two years

BENEFITS

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay in addition to:

• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions).
• Company pension scheme after 3 months’ service, subject to the scheme rules.
• Opportunity to join our Cash Back Health Plan, after successful completion of the probation period.
• Free training and development for all roles.
• Access to wellbeing and support tools.
• ‘Star of the Month’ rewards.

And so much more!

SAFER RECRUITMENT

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information).

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

Solo Support Services recognises that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. We will actively promote the safety, health and well-being of everyone in our care by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate within the organisation. We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymise all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website