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writes: I was wondering if anyone here has ever worked as a support worker for people with learning difficulties, and if you know what kind of questions are asked at an interview for this kind of work ? i'm trying to prepare for an assessment day i should be going to on thursday.i have to do a group exercise, written exercise and have an interview.The thing is, i applied because it said i wouldnt need previous experience and i confirmed that i was going, as i had a phone call from them first just to say i had been shortlisted, but since then, i received a letter with all the information, such as what is expected in the job,and all the documents of identification i need to take with me.The problem is,there are some documents i dont have, as i dont own or rent my own house, so they arent under my name, and with some of the ones i do have, i cant find them because i have moved house afew times over the last few years. I'm starting to have second thoughts about going for the job, as i am stressing too much about not having all the right documents, and i'm worried about what the exercise, interview and the job itself will be like. What do you think about it? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 June 2009): hi, sounds like you have got yourself well worked up. well dont wory about the documents, take what you have you cant let that stop you. it is a very rewarding job and they will expect you to be reliable, honest, trustworthy and very enthusiastic there is plenty of opportunities offered with such work, and you will have loads of fun i enjoy my work and so i say go for it. just be yourself and show how keen you are. they will probably give you senarios and ask how you would deal with them and that type of thing for the excersize, the interview will go well if they see that you are keen and prepared to complete the courses they offer. dont worry go for it and good luck pls let us know how you get on xxx
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 June 2009): Well, in a sense, yes, if you count training support workers in computing as part of it.Interviews for this are slightly more extended; on average it takes 1 - 2 months it takes before a position is filled, as far as I know.There is little reason to be stressed unless you work with clients who have severe difficulties, i.e. severe autism (outbursts, abusive language etc.), as the work is at the service user's pace, not yours. (person you work with - the term is jargon used by people who work with individuals with learning difficulties).However, you may need a driver's license and insurance - of which the firm will supply insurance for you.That's as best the info as I can supply.It's not an easy job, but it's not extremely challenging(depending on where and whom you work with), but it can be rewarding for both parties.Hope this advice helps.
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