Live-In Support Worker - ABI & Learning Disabilities

Active Care Group; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£127.50 per day

Fully paid travel

Paid specialist training

Holiday pay 14.07%

Nest Personal Pension

Active Awards programme

Refer a Friend scheme £1500

Job summary

Active Care Group in Great Yarmouth is seeking a Live-In Support Worker to stay in the client’s home and provide person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing and community participation. The role offers a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off live-in rota and the opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with one young man who has an ABI and learning disabilities.

The client enjoys community activities and a busy lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Full UK driving licence and confident driving.
• Knowledge of Makaton advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to promote independence, wellbeing and community participation.
• Stay in the client’s home during placement and support daily living tasks with encouragement.
• Assist access to community activities and social events.
• Promote independence and confidence and support communication and engagement.
• Ensure safety, wellbeing and comfort for the client.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, sports and interests.
• Collaborate with family members and the wider care team.

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with learning disabilities

Makaton (advantage)

Patient and proactive

People skills

Job description

Active Care Group in Great Yarmouth is seeking a Live-In Support Worker to stay in the client’s home and provide person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing and community participation. The role offers a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off live-in rota and the opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with one young man who has an ABI and learning disabilities.

The client enjoys community activities and a busy lifestyle.