Female Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Female Support Worker to provide essential, person-centred support for a nonbinary individual with a complex trauma history. This role involves working closely with the individual to develop life skills and independence while implementing trauma-informed care practices. You will join a dynamic team that values diversity and promotes inclusion, ensuring holistic care through collaboration with family and professionals. If you're passionate about making a difference in someone's life and enjoy working in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Refer a Friend scheme

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in community-based settings such as supported living or residential care.
• Ability to provide person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Providing trauma-informed, person-centred support.
• Collaborating to create and implement tailored support plans.
• Maintaining accurate care records and documenting progress.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

Job description

***We are currently recruiting for a Female Support Worker to join our team***

Position: Female Support Worker

As a Female Support Worker, ideally your experience will be in community-based settings, such as supported living and/or residential care.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care practice is essential.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) would be an advantage.

You will play a pivotal role in providing person-centred support for a nonbinary individual with a complex trauma history to develop essential life skills and independence.

• They are supported on a 2:1 basis in their own home.
• They are an avid animal lover and have rescue cats.
• They are fun and engaging with a creative nature.
• They have an interest in crystals, music, swimming and enjoy spending time with their son.
• You will be part of a dynamic and resilient team that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and fosters a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing trauma-informed, person-centred support.
• Supporting the individual to develop self-management tools to aid in their recovery and live a fulfilled life.
• Supporting the individual to explore ways to increase understanding, insight, and motivation, viewing self-management of risk as an essential part of recovery.
• Working with the individual to identify potential triggers that may lead to mental health decline and behaviours of concern.
• Implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies to improve quality of life and reduce behaviours of concern.
• Collaborating with the individual to create and implement tailored support plans.
• Assisting in developing essential life skills such as cooking, personal hygiene, budgeting, and household management.
• Supporting with medication, medical appointments, and maintaining good health and well-being.
• Supporting community engagement and enabling participation in social events, accessing local services, and building meaningful relationships.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive care records, documenting progress, incidents, and outcomes.
• Working closely with colleagues, family, external professionals, and other agencies to ensure holistic care.

Hours:

Support is provided on a 24/7 basis with a staffing ratio of 2:1. You will work on a rotational basis, supporting 12-hour shifts.

Additional Benefits:

Our Refer a Friend scheme offers a total of £500. This is split: £250 after working 100 hours, and another £250 upon passing probation (usually 6 months).

Please contact our friendly recruitment team on 01484 629935 if you are interested in this position.