Hi
I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this. Basically, I have an interview tomorrow for a job as a companion/support worker for a young lady with a moderate learning diffiuclty (the JD isn't more specific as to what). It is basically to help her with socialising (i.e helping her shop for clothes, going to the gym etc), not to do with 'personal' care.
I was just wondering if any of you had any ideas on what would be good qualities of a support worker? I have thought of things like being personable, reliable, clear communicator, empathatic, respectful of their desire for independence, friendly, good networking skillls. Any other ideas or experience of this kind of role? I haven;t done this myself but am a parent of a 5 year old with ASD and this job sounded really interesting and was perfect for school hours. It is the girl herself who will be interviewing me and I'm not sure what to expect tbh!
Any help appreciated
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henryhsmum · 16/01/2011 13:05
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