Support Worker

Corehr; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Thera Group is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting a young man with autism and complex communication needs. You will use person-centred approaches to help him live independently, access community activities and develop new skills.

The role involves assisting with daily living, communication, mobility and routine tasks, while maintaining dignity and safety at all times. Training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autism and complex communication needs.
• Experience with behaviours of distress that may challenge services.
• Ability to manage pica and risk.
• Experience in personal care and moving and handling.
• Familiarity with AAC communication systems.
• Ability to support with complex health and support needs.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living and maintain dignity.
• Assist communication through AAC and visual aids.
• Support community activities and hobbies.
• Promote independence and choice making.
• Meal preparation and assistance with eating and drinking.
• Support mobility, transfers and moving and handling.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Help create a safe, structured and supportive environment.

Skills

Autism and complex communication needs

Distress behaviours management

Pica and risk management

Personal care and moving handling

AAC communication systems

Complex health needs

Job description

Additional information: Driver with Full UK driving licence

Reference: 091933

Make a Difference Every Day

As a valued Support Worker with Aspire Living, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability to live fulfilling, independent and meaningful lives.

Using a person-centred approach, you will support people to achieve their goals, develop new skills, access their communities and enjoy the activities that matter most to them. Every day is different, making this a rewarding, varied and sometimes challenging role.

We are currently looking for compassionate, patient and resilient Support Workers to join a dedicated team supporting a young man with Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, complex learning disabilities and communication needs.

A friendly young man who enjoys:

• Going for walks and spending time outdoors
• Music and sensory activities
• Swimming and rebound therapy
• The Simpsons
• Sensory rooms, sensory gardens and sensory lighting
• Wheelchair trampoline, swings and roundabouts
• Balls and spinning toys
• iPad activities
• Scouts, sport, board games and cinema experiences

J. communicates using a SMARTBOX GRID communication system on his iPad alongside visual prompts, objects of reference, shared attention and eye contact. He thrives with staff who take time to listen, build trust and support him at his own pace.

The Role

You will support J. with all aspects of daily living, including:

• Personal care and maintaining dignity at all times
• Supporting communication through AAC technology and visual aids
• Supporting community activities and hobbies
• Promoting independence and choice making
• Meal preparation and support with eating and drinking
• Supporting with mobility, transfers and moving and handling proceduresFollowing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies
• Maintaining accurate records and reports
• Helping create a safe, structured and supportive environment

Experience We Are Looking For

• Autism and complex communication needs
• Behaviours of distress that may challenge services
• Pica and associated risk management
• Personal care and moving and handling
• AAC communication systems
• Complex health and support needs

Most importantly, you will be:

• Calm and patient
• Positive and encouraging
• Reliable and consistent
• Able to follow support plans and risk assessments
• Passionate about promoting independence
• Committed to treating people with dignity and respect
• Requires support with all aspects of personal care
• Has limited awareness of danger and requires close supervision
• Can experience anxiety around transitions and changes
• Benefits from structured routines and clear communication
• May display behaviours of concern linked to communication difficulties, discomfort, sensory needs or anxiety
• Requires staff who can follow Positive Behaviour Support plans consistently

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.