Live‑In Support Worker: Empower Independence & Community

Active Care Group; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid specialist training

Holiday pay 14.07% on every hour you工作

Nest Personal Pension

Fully paid travel to placements

40 hours per week?

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a Live-In Support Worker in Norwich to support a sociable young man with ABI and learning disabilities in his own home in Bradwell, Great Yarmouth. You will provide person-centred care to promote independence, wellbeing and community participation, staying in the client’s home during placement.

This role operates on a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off live-in rota with downtime and regular training, travel allowances, and a supportive leadership team to help you grow in your

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence and are a confident driver.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Experience working with acquired brain injury is desirable.
• Knowledge of Makaton is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing encouragement and verbal prompting with daily living tasks.
• Supporting access to community activities and social events.
• Promoting independence and confidence.
• Supporting communication and engagement.
• Ensuring safety, wellbeing and comfort.
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, sports and interests.
• Working closely with family members and the wider care team.

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with learning disabilities

Acquired brain injury experience

Makaton

Job description

Active Care Group is seeking a Live-In Support Worker in Norwich to support a sociable young man with ABI and learning disabilities in his own home in Bradwell, Great Yarmouth. You will provide person-centred care to promote independence, wellbeing and community participation, staying in the client’s home during placement.

This role operates on a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off live-in rota with downtime and regular training, travel allowances, and a supportive leadership team to help you grow in your