Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Support is seeking dedicated support workers to help adults with learning disabilities and autism live more independently through person-centred care and community activities.

Shifts run from 7am to 9pm and include waking nights and sleep-ins; full-time, part-time and 0-hour contracts are on offer. A full UK driving licence is required, and visa sponsorship is not available to new staff.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
• Reference checks and review of work history.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs, preferences and aspirations.
• Support individuals with daily living activities and promoting independence.
• Encourage community participation and social inclusion.
• Accompany individuals on walks, swimming, church, college, shopping, holidays and day trips.
• Support people to attend social events, clubs, nightclubs and leisure activities.
• Support individuals with Positive Behaviour Support needs and follow support plans.
• Promote choice, dignity, respect and wellbeing.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with the people supported.
• Respond calmly and confidently to changing situations and challenges.
• Work waking night and sleep-in shifts within 7am to 9pm working hours.

Skills

Kind, caring, compassionate

Resourceful, proactive

Flexible and reliable

Independent and team player

Confident supporting various needs

Job description

Choice Support is recruiting support workers for two of its services. The work centres on helping adults with learning disabilities and autism live more independently, with person-centred support and community activities such as trips, clubs and college placements. Shifts run from 7am to 9pm and include waking nights and sleep-ins, with full-time, part-time and 0-hour contracts on offer. A full UK driving licence is required, and the employer is not offering visa sponsorship to new staff.

What the job involves

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs, preferences and aspirations
• Support individuals with daily living activities and promoting independence
• Encourage community participation and social inclusion
• Accompany individuals on walks, swimming, church, college, shopping, holidays and day trips
• Support people to attend social events, clubs, nightclubs and leisure activities
• Support individuals with Positive Behaviour Support needs and follow support plans
• Promote choice, dignity, respect and wellbeing
• Build positive, trusting relationships with the people supported
• Respond calmly and confidently to changing situations and challenges
• Work waking night and sleep-in shifts within 7am to 9pm working hours

Skills & knowledge

• Kind, caring, compassionate and patient
• Resourceful, proactive and quick-thinking
• Flexible and reliable with a positive attitude
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Confident supporting individuals with a range of support needs

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence
• DBS check
• Reference checks and review of work history
• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship

Other

• Passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives
• Committed to promoting independence, choice and inclusion