With a background in art, I turned to care work shortly after the birth of my son ten years ago and haven’t looked back. It was the best career choice I ever made!
I started out doing voluntary work with the elderly and young people, and soon acquired my first paid job in educational provision ment...MoreWith a background in art, I turned to care work shortly after the birth of my son ten years ago and haven’t looked back. It was the best career choice I ever made!
I started out doing voluntary work with the elderly and young people, and soon acquired my first paid job in educational provision mentoring children and young adults with emotional and behavioural difficulties (aged 6-18 years). From there, I moved into residential work in a school, working 1:1 with young adults with very complex needs and challenging behaviours.
Then I made the move into adult services, working with individuals across all ages from 18 to 80+. The adults I have supported during my time as a professional support worker have included a range of needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities (including severe cerebral palsy), brain injury, dementia, autism, and mental health issues (I also have personal experience of dementia, as I lost my mother to the disease). However, the majority have been able to live independently, and my role has been to support them both in the home and out in the community. This has included personal care, dressing, medication, help with cleaning and cooking, finances, administration, as well as facilitating engagement in a wide range of social and leisure activities in the community.
I find the role incredibly rewarding and love the variety and challenges each day brings. My main motivation is to make a difference and have a positive impact, which means I work hard to enable and promote independence, and aim to facilitate opportunity and a sense of fulfilment whenever and wherever I can. My approach is very person-centred, which means I always put the needs and wants of the person I am working with first. I listen, am attentive, and always respond with empathy and patience. Cheerful by nature and with a positive outlook, I bring a friendly, calm, and caring attitude to all my clients. Always willing to help, I am hard-working, committed, and take pride in what I do. I am reliable and punctual, and I have found a good sense of humour to be a real asset in many, if not most, situations.
I have three clients at the moment, so I don't have much time currently available. However, I will help if I can, so do please get in touch!
Simon
Hourly
Daily
23 per hour
Overnight
Sleeping
125 per 10 hour
Vetted & approved
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DBS/PVG/NI Access
Enhanced
Issue date
12/01/2017
Interview status
Interviewed
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With a background in art, I turned to care work shortly after the birth of my son ten years ago and haven’t looked back. It was the best career choice I ever made!
I started out doing voluntary work with the elderly and young people, and soon acquired my first paid job in educational provision ment...MoreWith a background in art, I turned to care work shortly after the birth of my son ten years ago and haven’t looked back. It was the best career choice I ever made!
I started out doing voluntary work with the elderly and young people, and soon acquired my first paid job in educational provision mentoring children and young adults with emotional and behavioural difficulties (aged 6-18 years). From there, I moved into residential work in a school, working 1:1 with young adults with very complex needs and challenging behaviours.
Then I made the move into adult services, working with individuals across all ages from 18 to 80+. The adults I have supported during my time as a professional support worker have included a range of needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities (including severe cerebral palsy), brain injury, dementia, autism, and mental health issues (I also have personal experience of dementia, as I lost my mother to the disease). However, the majority have been able to live independently, and my role has been to support them both in the home and out in the community. This has included personal care, dressing, medication, help with cleaning and cooking, finances, administration, as well as facilitating engagement in a wide range of social and leisure activities in the community.
I find the role incredibly rewarding and love the variety and challenges each day brings. My main motivation is to make a difference and have a positive impact, which means I work hard to enable and promote independence, and aim to facilitate opportunity and a sense of fulfilment whenever and wherever I can. My approach is very person-centred, which means I always put the needs and wants of the person I am working with first. I listen, am attentive, and always respond with empathy and patience. Cheerful by nature and with a positive outlook, I bring a friendly, calm, and caring attitude to all my clients. Always willing to help, I am hard-working, committed, and take pride in what I do. I am reliable and punctual, and I have found a good sense of humour to be a real asset in many, if not most, situations.
I have three clients at the moment, so I don't have much time currently available. However, I will help if I can, so do please get in touch!
Simon
Specialist care
Early stage dementiaPhysical disabilities - adultsAutism spectrum disorder Mental health Cerebral palsy Learning disability Depression Obsessive compulsive disorder Anxiety+6
Personal care
Dressing/undressingBathroom assistancePersonal care
Mobility assistance
ExerciseEating and drinking assistance
Companionship and house tasks
Medical promptingHousekeepingCompanionshipMeal prep+2
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