Specialist Support Worker - Complex Care Team

Alternative Futures Group; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Futures Group in Knowsley, United Kingdom, is looking for committed support workers to provide person-centred, specialist support for people with complex needs including autism, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

You will help individuals live the life they choose with greater independence and confidence, through personalised support plans, hands-on care, and close collaboration with the team to ensure safe, high-quality services in the community and in home settings.

Job description

Use your experience and specialist skills to provide personalised support that helps people live the life they choose, with greater independence and confidence.

• Provide specialist, person-centred support to people with complex needs, which may include autism, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
• Put the individual at the heart of everything you do, supporting people to make choices, achieve their goals and have greater control over their lives through personalised support plans.
• Use and develop your specialist skills through hands‑on experience and ongoing clinical and specialist training, including supporting with medication, health needs, medical equipment and behaviours that challenge.
• Support people access their local community, maintain relationships, enjoy leisure and social activities and take positive risks.
• Be part of a skilled and supportive team, sharing your knowledge, contributing to personalised planning and working alongside colleagues to deliver safe, consistent and high-quality support.
• Make a real difference every day - you'll help people live safely and independently in their own homes and communities, while having the opportunity to grow your own career and specialist expertise.