Support Worker responsibilities
For our Support Workers, every day really is different. Variety is more the rule than the exception.
We support people with many different types of learning disability. And learning disabilities often operate across a spectrum. Two people living with the same condition might find that the impact it has on their day to day life is completely different. And then factor in that everyone has their own unique personality in any case, and you’ll start to see that two days are rarely the same!
What do support workers do?
Most of what you’ll get involved in as a support worker will be driven by the person you’re supporting. You’ll make sure the person you’re supporting is able to live with as much independence and choice as possible. Common responsibilities include supporting people to: –
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get out and about and take part in hobbies and leisure activities
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prepare food – and enjoy eating it!
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get ready in the morning, including support with personal care and hygiene
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achieve goals identified in support plans, such as gaining work experience, or learning to use public transport
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take medication or attend hospital appointments
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manage money and bills
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carry out household chores
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plan holidays – and sometimes support people to take them
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socialise with friends, or visit family
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and, of course, to live the best life possible!