Support Worker

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Job Introduction Would you like to be part of a new specialised service which is committed to supporting me?

Would you like to support me in the community, promoting independence and being a part of the next steps in my life?

About Me:

I am looking for support workers to support me in Sandwich at home and in my local community. I live with Autism, learning disabilities and ADHD and need support to enjoy life safely. I will require assistance to lead a fulfilling and safe life.

I will need support workers to support me all day in my home and the community with developing community awareness, independent living skills, staying safe, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing anxiety and challenges specific to me.

Shift Patterns

This is a 24-hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts including nights and some weekends. There is always the option to discuss flexible shifts such as nights only, weekends only and part time hours.

In this role, while you maybe primarily be employed to work with me, there may be occasions when you are required to support others who need assistance, rest assured, you will receive the necessary training to confidently & competently provide support in these situations, ensuring that you can effectively contribute to the well- being of all individuals in need of support who live in the location.

This flexible approach helps us maintain a collaborative, team focused, person centred environment while ensuring everyone receives the care & attention they deserve.

Role Responsibility About the role

I need my support workers to be patient, understanding and confident in their approach.

My support workers need to be mindful of the language they use when communicating with me, being honest, boundaried and consistent is essential.

Supporting me in challenging situations with a non-judgmental approach.

You will be required to work alongside specialists in multi-disciplinary teams. This may include Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and more.

The Ideal Candidate You should be

Experienced in supporting people with an Autism diagnosis.

Be resilient, patient and understanding. It will take a while to be able to develop a strong bond with me.

Be consistent in your support approach.

Be able to use language effectively to enable me to widen my opportunities.

You should have:

The right attitude!

The ability to work well as part of a team and independently, and with other professionals involved in my support.

You should have a non-judgmental approach.

This is a specialist supported living service in Sandwich and we have high expectations for our staff. You will receive all the necessary training prior to supporting the person and this will take place locally.

We take pride in empowering the people we support to lead fulfilling lives, respecting their choices & promoting their independence.

About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.

You will get 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.

Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

Turning Point Benefits

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. xcunqrw

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Attached documents

Support Worker Role Profile and Job expectations.pdf

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Location:
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Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Management And Consultancy

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