You can ask questions so the worker tells you how they would support you.

They don’t have to use real examples, but they’d tell you what they would do.

Here are 2 example questions for you.

When the worker answers, you should think about if you would be happy to get support like this.

This example can help you find out if the worker will support you to speak up.

This example is for interviewing someone for general support work.

This type of support work can include things like daily personal care.

You can ask the worker:

‘How would you build my confidence to speak up about my support needs?’

When you have confidence, you:

• believe in yourself
• know what you can do
• can try new things.

Here are 3 examples of how a worker could answer this question.

An answer that isn’t very good:

The worker says they would work out what they think you need.

And they would speak for you.

A good answer:

The worker says they would:

• ask you about what you want
• support you to share your thoughts.

A very good answer:

The worker says they would start by:

• asking you about what you want
• supporting you to share your thoughts.

They also say they would support you to:

• tell them when you want something
• create ways to build your confidence.

This example can help you find out if the worker will support you to learn a new skill.

This example is also for interviewing someone when you need general support.

You can ask the worker:

‘How would you help me learn something new, like cooking a meal?’

Here are 3 examples of how a worker could answer this question.

An answer that isn’t very good:

The worker says they:

• don’t know
• aren’t sure it would be safe.

They suggest you take a class with someone else.

A good answer:

The worker says they would cook a meal with you.

And they would show you how you can help.

A very good answer:

The worker says they would work with you to make a plan of what meals you want to cook.

They say they would ask you about the skills you already have.

And they would work with you to:

• make a meal together
• do more tasks each time.