We are searching for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to support young adults with a learning disability, epilepsy and autism on a daily basis within a supported living setting. You will support the individuals to carry out their daily activities identified in their care plan such as; accessing the community, cooking, cleaning and possibly personal care while promoting independence.
Our services provides support to young adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health needs in their own home.
Applicants with experience in working with people with epilepsy, who also promote independence, choice and social inclusion are preferred but training will be provided.
Benefits:
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- Continual professional development through paid training
- Opportunity to work overtime with bonus incentives/payments available
- Every other weekend off
Responsibilities:
- Carry out and the implementation of care plans
- Supporting the Service Manager in their role
- Complete Supervisions with allocated staff
- Review Care Plans, Risk Assessments and Guidelines
- Support clients with daily activities, i.e. cooking, homework and possibly personal care
- Effectively communicate with all service users, staff and professionals
- Promote independence at all times
- Enable choice whilst balancing well-being
- Adopt creative approaches to challenging behaviour
- Calm and collected in pressurised situations
- Create a supportive, nurturing and trusting environment where by people are able to develop
- Carry out regular staff supervisions
- Liaise with health professionals in the absence of the Service Manager
- Be a positive role model for staff and young people
- Follow the company policy on the ordering and administration of medication
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Support Worker within a care environment essential
- Qualified to level 2 minimum health and social care
- Able to work a shift pattern on a rolling rota
- Commitment to the role and service
- Professionalism
- Flexibility with working hours
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of challenging behaviour essential
- Calm and caring manner
- An understanding of the difficulties encountered by young people with learning difficulties/autism when transitioning from children to adult services
- The ability to use non-verbal communication systems and social stories
- An understanding of Autism is essential
- The ability to work within a Positive Behavioural Support Plan
- Full UK driving licence essential
- Experience in a Senior Support Worker role
- Experience of leading a small staff team
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
Work Location: In person
