Dokko Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Adults with learning difficulties? Might possibly have a part time job, or at least be going for one in this area. From what i've heard it sounds quite good, more worthwhile than serving drunk adults with personality problems to get me through uni. Would like to hear what its really like (one perspective is not enough) to see if im suited. I think i could do it, but want to make sure for those i'd be looking after rather than myself that im not just going to fuk it up, or hate it and make them feel i dunno, possibly rejected (that's if am moping about etc) (hope that doesn't sound big headed, i mean it in the nicest way) I don't know and why im asking. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Someone I know was going for an interview for something similar today, she told me about it and I thought it sounded really interesting, much better than working in my wanky office anyway. It was specially autistic people IIRC. Not really any help like, sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Great job. Very rewarding. My little bro has learning disabilities, now he is (gasp!) 19, he lives in a home which has carers who have helped him on loads. (he is let lose on the pub, goes to the local disco and he gets help with life skills.) Sure, he is limited by his issues he cant change, but what he can do hr has greatly improved on. You can really make a difference. IT has also helped my parents loads, they were really struggling, making themselves sick trying to care for him on their own, so it has made a difference to them too. He comes back to them on weekends, I know my mum forund it hard at first, but ,at least now they can have a social life and things they couldn't for the 19 years they cared for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Adults with learning difficulties? Might possibly have a part time job, or at least be going for one in this area. From what i've heard it sounds quite good, more worthwhile than serving drunk adults with personality problems to get me through uni. Would like to hear what its really like (one perspective is not enough) to see if im suited. I think i could do it, but want to make sure for those i'd be looking after rather than myself that im not just going to fuk it up, or hate it and make them feel i dunno, possibly rejected (that's if am moping about etc) (hope that doesn't sound big headed, i mean it in the nicest way) I don't know and why im asking. Cheers. It's hard work but rewarding as others have already said and I speak as someone who has only ever had tangential dealings with people with learning difficulties...as a housing officer (which I wasn't cut out for at all) and later as a consultant researcher (where part of my job was to interview people from that client group about their housing and support needs to inform a strategic assessment of all such needs).As a housing officer, I had a few tenants with LD, all of whom had support workers and I've always been impressed with the dedication, empathy and genuine affection showed by the very best support workers to the people they are working with. Basically though, and excuse me for being crude or crass here, it boils down to being a guardian or surrogate parent in some instances and having the required skill set to cope and manage challenging behaviour along the way. That said, if - as you've suggested - you're going for a part-time role - and I presume that role is as a support worker? - then you'd more than likely be paired up with someone more experienced so you can learn the ropes. I suppose the question you need to ask yourself is about your own motivation to work with people with varied levels of ability and understanding in what can be a massively emotionally draining role? But all power to your elbow if you do go for it mate, and I hope you find it interesting and rewarding. All the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 the best person to judge is yourself but only if you are honest with yourself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Nice to hear from a personal side and someone who's worked in that area or touched in that area. Its a big decision, a one im taking very seriously for obvious reasons. Going to have a proper read up on the net this weekend and see what its all about. Surely i won't be on my own to start with? I'm not quite sure what the role is tbh. Its things like taking them out shopping, doing things with them, possibly helping them around their accommodation? Details are sketchy, was only talking to the guy last night at work, but hopefully more will develop over the next couple of days, i just want to have myself decided one way or another when he gets back to me. The guy i was talking to reckons i've got the temperament to do it, i'm not so sure. The best bet is myself to judge, but i do need to know what i am holding myself too before i can do that. Anyway thanks for the replies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lankybellwipe Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 My son works, and lives with an adult with learning difficulties! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Nice to hear from a personal side and someone who's worked in that area or touched in that area. Its a big decision, a one im taking very seriously for obvious reasons. Going to have a proper read up on the net this weekend and see what its all about. Surely i won't be on my own to start with? I'm not quite sure what the role is tbh. Its things like taking them out shopping, doing things with them, possibly helping them around their accommodation? Details are sketchy, was only talking to the guy last night at work, but hopefully more will develop over the next couple of days, i just want to have myself decided one way or another when he gets back to me. The guy i was talking to reckons i've got the temperament to do it, i'm not so sure. The best bet is myself to judge, but i do need to know what i am holding myself too before i can do that. Anyway thanks for the replies. You could always just try throwing yourself in at the deep end as a volunteer for a couple of nights a week - although I suppose this job you're going for needs to start quite soon? Anyway, if you could start as a volunteer you'd get a clearer idea of what is involved and how that makes you feel, and whether it is something you're going to feel comfortable with. In terms of your research I'd start here: http://www.mencap.org.uk/ and then if you just Google randomly around. Have you got the temperament to do it? Well, you'll never know unless you try. I think you do, though...if that's worth anything to you at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 There's a poster on here who does that. Can't remember his name though, I know he has Super Mac in his avatar if that's any help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE6 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Ask GM if you can move in with him for a week to get some practice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Ask GM if you can move in with him for a week to get some practice. Cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE6 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Ask GM if you can move in with him for a week to get some practice. Cunt. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Ask GM if you can move in with him for a week to get some practice. Cunt. Thank you. Watch it, you two TT - go for it. You won't know if you can do it til you try and if it's not for you then at least you've had a go. It's better than wondering whether it would have been possible or not. It's a challenge but hugely rewarding - good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LucaAltieri Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 The company I work for has a load of nursing homes, private hospitals, and rehab centres up and down the country. The staff that work in these places work very hard. Caring for other people is just one of those jobs that you do because you enjoy it. If your heart's not in it then you'll get fed up very quickly. The care staff at work aren't bothered by the poor pay, hard work, messy jobs, etc. They just enjoy the social aspect of it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php?action=profile;u=238 There you go Toon's Taylor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php?action=profile;u=238 There you go Toon's Taylor. BG takes people with learning disabilites to matches and stuff and whenever I've seen him talk about it on here he always seems to enjoy it and say that it's worthwhile - as far as I know he does a very similar thing to what you're looking to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LucaAltieri Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php?action=profile;u=238 There you go Toon's Taylor. BG takes people with learning disabilites to matches and stuff and whenever I've seen him talk about it on here he always seems to enjoy it and say that it's worthwhile - as far as I know he does a very similar thing to what you're looking to do. Ahhhhh, that explains the "Cockney Mafia Out!" banner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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