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 and Learning disabilities and need support
to enjoy life safely.
I enjoy spending time at home playing computer games and sometimes watching
films. I love watching the football, I’m a strong Arsenal fan. When in the
community I enjoy visiting the shops to look at games and DVD’s or to eat out.
I need you to be consistent in your support and maintain boundaries I need to
keep me safe.
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.
Average potential earnings are £30,779 based on 37 hours.
*Potential average earnings are a culmination of colleagues working
additional shifts and where applicable sleep ins**
** sleep ins are not required in all services
***not all colleagues will work overtime and therefore potential earnings
will differ
Role Responsibility
About the role
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I need my support workers to be patient, understanding and confident in their approach.
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My support workers need to be mindful of the language they use when communicating with me, being honest, boundaried and consistent is essential.
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Supporting me in challenging situations with a non-judgmental approach.
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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.
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.
Turning Point
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