Part-Time Support Worker – Social & Community Activities job at Orpington Full Time NEW

We are looking for an experienced, reliable and proactive support companion to assist our daughter, a friendly young adult with very mild learning difficulties, with social, community and independence-based activities. Someone interested in building a long-term, consistent and supportive working relationship.

This is a support and mentoring role focused on confidence-building, planning activities, developing independence and encouraging social engagement. It is not a personal care role.

The successful applicant will be organised, socially confident, practical and able to take initiative while providing calm and encouraging support.

Main responsibilities

• Supporting participation in social and community activities
• Assisting with planning enjoyable and appropriate outings
• Researching local activities, events and opportunities
• Encouraging confidence, communication and independence
• Helping organise and support a fortnightly music club evening run by the young person
• Assisting with planning, organisation and practical arrangements for the music club
• Supporting travel and access within the local community, where appropriate
• This role would suit someone confident working independently and able to use initiative

Essential requirements

• Previous experience supporting young people or adults with additional needs, learning difficulties or SEND
• Current Enhanced DBS certificate
• Good knowledge of the local and surrounding area and suitable social/community activities
• Ability to research activities, venues and opportunities independently
• Reliable, organised and proactive
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to build a respectful and positive working relationship
• Comfortable encouraging independence without being over-directive

This is not a therapy or high-level clinical support role. We are looking for someone approachable, fun, very kind, grounded and community-minded who can provide positive, practical and encouraging support.

Desirable

Background in SEN, education, youth work, community support or similar

Interest in music, arts or community activities

Hours

Part-time and flexible. Some evening availability may occasionally be required for music club activities, which currently run fortnightly on Thursdays

Pay: £17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person