One-to-One Community Care Support Worker

Active Care Group; Truro; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Nest pension

Paid DBS check and induction training

Refer-a-Friend scheme up to £1,000

Job summary

Active Care Group in Truro is seeking a patient, compassionate and reliable Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to a male with complex needs in a consistent care team.

You will assist with personal care, develop independence and daily living skills, and help him access the community while using coping strategies to manage anxiety. Regular shifts and a stable pattern are offered on a flexible zero-hours contract.

Qualifications

• Patience, compassion and reliability are essential.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, dyspraxia or mental health challenges is beneficial.
• Willingness to provide personal care and accompany to community activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to a male in Truro.
• Support with personal care, including shower and hair wash weekly.
• Help build self-esteem, independence and daily living skills.
• Assist with accessing the community and managing anxiety.
• Promote positive engagement and communication with others.
• Use coping strategies and de-escalation plans.
• Provide reassurance during anxiety or distress and allow time to process situations.
• Support attendance at counselling and community services promoting mental wellbeing.
• Work to reduce risks related to deterioration in mental health and thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
• Promote choice, dignity, independence and achievement.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Reliability

Job description

Active Care Group in Truro is seeking a patient, compassionate and reliable Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to a male with complex needs in a consistent care team.

You will assist with personal care, develop independence and daily living skills, and help him access the community while using coping strategies to manage anxiety. Regular shifts and a stable pattern are offered on a flexible zero-hours contract.