Senior Support Worker
I Law · Hindhead, England ·
Job Description Are you an experienced senior support worker or a motivated support worker looking for a new challenge? If youre someone who is energetic, calm in stressful situations and champions building genuine, trusted relationships, this could be the role for you.
Come and join our friendly team to support a young man in his family home and in the community. Salary range £32,760- £35,000 Full time 35 hours per week (higher end if working at weekends)Hours: fixed hours to be agreed - between 20 and 35 hours per week (Shifts available are Mondays to Fridays 4-10pm; Saturdays/Sundays 7 to 9 hours up to 10pm (hours can be discussed)Benefits include: Fixed and guaranteed hoursAttractive salary package: Paid breaksOvertime extra payment of £2.17 to £2.41 per hourEnhanced pay when working during the Christmas period- Fully paid training- Pension- Development opportunitiesWhat you will be doing: Supporting daily routines from morning support to bedtime including all daily activities and all aspects of personal carePlanning fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeingContributing to tailored support plansBuilding therapeutic relationships that truly make a differenceKeeping accurate support notesPreparing and administering medicationSupporting walks and other activities in the communityPerforming light household dutiesThere is plenty of scope for the role to develop to take on more tasks including managing the care plan and progress to a team leader role if this is of interest.
Who you will be supportingYou will be joining a warm and friendly team who provides a high standard of care to a young man with autism, severe learning disability and epilepsy in his own home and in the community. He has a lovely personality with a cheeky sense of humour.
He is much loved by all those around him including his carers. You will need: Prior experience working 1:1, 2:1 or higher ratio with young people or adults with autism and learning disability who are non verbalTo be confident dealing with behaviours that challenge and able to provide positive behaviour supportBe a team player and be equally comfortable working on your ownA valid UK driving license and your own carExcellent communication skills and written and spoken EnglishA positive and can do attitudeA track record of taking ownership of the care you providePrior experience with seizures desirable but not essentialIt would help significantly if you could send a message or letter with your CV giving details of your availability, current work situation, what appeals to you in the role and why you would be a good candidate. Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship.