Relief Support Worker - Flexible, Person-Centered Care

Sense; Peterborough; Sur place; GBP 15 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free DBS Check

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Pension Scheme

Wisdom app access

Résumé du poste

Sense is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for Meadow View Supported Living in Peterborough. You will provide person-centred support to people with complex disabilities, helping them develop independence and participate in daily activities within their home and local community.

This relief (0-hours) role offers flexible shifts, full training, and a supportive team focused on safeguarding and empowering the people we support.

Qualifications

• Previous caring or support experience gained in a personal, voluntary or professional capacity.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• The ability to adapt your communication style to meet the needs of the people you support.
• A willingness to develop new communication skills, including signs and symbols where required.
• The ability to support people with their mobility and participate in activities alongside them.
• The ability to travel between locations during working hours when supporting individuals.
• Confidence using your own initiative and good judgement, including when working independently.
• A creative, person-centred approach to problem solving.
• Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills to support everyday activities and maintain accurate records.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with the people we support, colleagues, families and other professionals.
• A willingness to undertake all training relevant to the service and your role.
• Previous experience supporting people with sensory impairments, dual sensory impairments or those who use a range of communication methods would be an advantage, but isn't essential.

Responsabilités

• Providing personalised support in line with individual care and support plans
• Encouraging independence, choice and involvement in everyday decisions
• Supporting people with personal care, mobility and health and wellbeing needs
• Helping with everyday activities such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and managing daily routines
• Supporting people to access their local community, appointments, social activities and leisure opportunities
• Adapting communication methods to meet each individual's needs
• Supporting people with their behavioural needs, following individual support plans and guidelines where required
• Maintaining accurate records and sharing important information with colleagues
• Working collaboratively with families, colleagues and other professionals to provide consistent, high-quality support
• Promoting a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued

Connaissances

Compassionate

Reliable

Independent worker

Good communication

Mobility support

Driver's licence desirable

BSL desirable

Description du poste

Sense is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for Meadow View Supported Living in Peterborough. You will provide person-centred support to people with complex disabilities, helping them develop independence and participate in daily activities within their home and local community.

This relief (0-hours) role offers flexible shifts, full training, and a supportive team focused on safeguarding and empowering the people we support.