Specialist Support Worker – Complex Care (Burnley)

Voyage Care; Burnley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for evenings/weekends

Premium overtime pay

Stream pay option

Blue Light Card access

24/7 doctor line

Cash plans for you and family

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Job summary

Voyage Care in Burnley invites applications for dedicated Support Workers. The role focuses on helping residents gain independence in daily living within a specialist environment, moving from main house to Enhanced and Complex Care apartments as development progresses.

You will support individuals with distress, autism and mental health needs, following Positive Behaviour Support plans. The role requires a caring, resilient and flexible attitude; training is provided and DBS checks are required

Qualifications

• Experience with following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice.
• Experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviours of distress, mental health conditions, autism, forensic histories and trauma.

Responsibilities

• Help people gain more independence in daily life.
• Support individuals in community integration and life skills.
• Assist with personal care and accompany to activities.
• Be resilient, flexible and composed in approach.

Skills

Caring attitude

Positive Behaviour Support

Reflective practice

Autism support

Mental health awareness

Job description

Voyage Care in Burnley invites applications for dedicated Support Workers. The role focuses on helping residents gain independence in daily living within a specialist environment, moving from main house to Enhanced and Complex Care apartments as development progresses.

You will support individuals with distress, autism and mental health needs, following Positive Behaviour Support plans. The role requires a caring, resilient and flexible attitude; training is provided and DBS checks are required