Female Disability Support Worker – Oldbury
Core
Provide structured, person-centred care and emotional safety for a mature lady with Down syndrome and limited vision and speech in Oldbury.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Personal Care)
Builds
Personal care routines and sensory-informed engagement for an individual with disabilities
Domain
Disability support / Personal care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care, sensory-informed engagement, trauma-informed practice, non-verbal communication, routine establishment, professional boundary maintenance
Preferred skills
Experience supporting individuals with vision impairment
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Provide sensory-informed engagement through reading aloud, music, and descriptive language; Deliver dignified personal care with respect and privacy; Support the participant through predictable routines; Adapt to low-verbal interactions and non-verbal cues; Establish and nurture respectful relationships with the participant and family
Seniority
Entry-level / Support staff