Specialist Support workers required for 24 hours per week in Knowsley

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care provider in Knowsley seeks compassionate individuals to support young people with Autism. Responsibilities include providing personalized care, assisting with daily living tasks, and enabling independence. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in Health & Social Care and be willing to work flexible hours. This position involves significant engagement with the community and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay including Sleep In shifts

Comprehensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Health & Social Care role.
• Willingness to attend clinical training.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to individuals with complex care needs.
• Assist with daily living activities and medication administration.
• Support individuals in making informed choices and achieving their personal goals.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Ability to provide emotional support

Interpersonal skills

Experience in Health & Social Care

Job description

To support a young person with Autism who requires 24-hour support and can exhibit behaviours deemed as challenging. You will be supporting them in a newly developed state of the art home, fully tech-equipped to meet the needs of the people living there.

Our goal is to provide a space that enables them to live as independently as possible, while staying safe and connected to the heart of the local community

You will provide specialist care and support and deliver our vision to create ‘a world where people control their lives’ to the people AFG support in line with each individual’s personalised plan.

To provide all health-related and social support to people with diagnoses such as Learning Disability, Autism and Mental Health.
To support people who present with behaviours that challenge by using appropriate techniques and strategies.
To provide safe medication and pain management to the people we support in line with their medication care plan.
To manage medical equipment and supplies and monitor depletion of same, re-ordering as necessary in a timely manner to ensure nothing runs low.
To attend all clinical mandatory and specialist training sessions, face to face and online, to remain competent to deliver care to the people we support.
To ensure all incidents which cause or have the potential to cause harm are reported and recorded in a timely manner, in line with AFG policies and procedures.
To support people to design, develop and own the support they receive, making an effective contribution to Personalised Planning.
To support people to make informed choices and increase their independence and to follow the principles of the Mental Capacity Act when someone has difficulty making a specific decision.
To support people to exercise their cultural beliefs and practices.
To enable people to form and maintain relationships of their choice.
To support people to maintain their home/living environment.
To promote & increase independence for the people we support.
To support people to access their community.
To enable the people we support to take positive risks in their lives
To ensure the people we support are not abused, neglected or ill-treated.
To stop any such poor treatment, make the situation safe and report any concerns to line management, On Call Manager or if need be through Whistleblowing procedures.
General Duties

Enabling Support

To provide personalised support to people with complex care needs, including assistance with activities of daily living, medication administration and managing medical equipment and supplies.
To actively participate in helping the people we support to achieve their outcomes as per their agreed Personalised Plan, providing safe and effective care and support to ensure the needs of the person are met.
To support people to develop and maintain relationships, as identified in the individual’s Personalised Plan and facilitate the development of new relationships.
To support people to make informed choices around a healthy lifestyle.
To support people to meet their leisure, work, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
To support people to connect with their community in accordance with their wishes as identified in their Personalised Plan.
Training & Development

Participate fully in training and development in accordance with the Alternative Futures Group development programme and any external training as required.
Attend and actively participate in supervision sessions and performance reviews.
Attend and actively participate in team meetings.
Develop and share skills to aid in the provision and improvement of support.
Person Specification - Essential Criteria

Evidence of embracing, demonstrating and applying AFG’s Values:

Ability to support people in ways consistent with their rights, choices and responsibilities.
A positive attitude to people with complex physical, learning disabilities and / or mental health problems
Ability to provide sympathetic, emotional and practical support to others
Ability to support others to make informed choices within their daily lives
Good verbal communication skills and ability to listen sensitively to others
Written English skills, with an ability to contribute accurately to record keeping
Good interpersonal skills
Experience

Minimum of 2 Years experience in a Health & Social Care paid or unpaid role.
Personal Attributes

Willingness to attend all clinical mandatory and specialist training courses and events
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, covering 24 hours/7 days
Drivers are preferred for this role, as initially some travel will be required to attend induction training courses, however there are good public transport links nearby and driving isn't an ongoing requirement of the role.

Sleep In shifts are paid at £12.60 per hour.