Support Worker

REAL LIFE OPTIONS; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in the North East of England is looking for Support Workers to join their team. The role involves assisting individuals, particularly those with autism and complex health needs, to live independently and fulfill their potential. Ideal candidates will have experience in alternative communication methods and a genuine desire to promote independence among those they support. Shift patterns are flexible, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Must have experience supporting adults with autism and complex physical health needs.
• Ability to use alternative methods of communication.
• Passionate about helping others achieve independence.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in shared living properties.
• Assist with health and wellbeing needs.
• Help residents live independently.

Skills

Experience supporting adults with autism

Communication skills

Experience with complex health needs

Job description

Shift patterns: 8am - 8.30pm and 3pm - 8.30pm.

Double up shifts are available but this is flexible depending on the week and availability (10am-3pm or 10am-4pm)

Are you passionate and have a genuine desire to help others?

We are looking for Support Workers to come and join our dedicated team to help individuals live an independent and fulfilling life.

About us

Real Life Options is a registered charity currently going through a period of growth, and we are continuing to search for permanent contracted Support Workers who really want to make an impact on the lives of the people we support.

We deliver creative, dynamic and person‑centred services providing a range of individualised support to people living in shared supported living properties and individual tenancies.

About the role

The service consists of four tenants three of which have autism, ideal candidates would have experience supporting adults with complex physical health needs as well as having experience in being able to use alternative ways of communicating.

Challenges and health needs include:

• Prada Willi
• Autism
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Challenging behaviour

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