Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Shields; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a Learning Disabilities service supporting one adult with autism and epilepsy. You will help build daily living skills, follow established routines and implement positive behavioural support plans in a calm, clear way.

This is a 24-hour service with shifts including nights and some weekends. Flexibility, patience and good communication are essential to help the individual stay independent, attend health appointments,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering person-centred support.
• Ability to follow structured routines and plans.
• Able to communicate clearly and simply.

Responsibilities

• Support the named individual to build daily living skills and independence.
• Deliver person-centred support tailored to sensory and communication needs.
• Follow structured routines and positive behavioural support plans consistently.
• Help maintain established routines and create a safe, structured environment.
• Support attendance with friends, family and health appointments.
• Assist with daily activities such as housework, shopping, cooking, gym classes and day trips.
• Communicate in a clear, simple way to foster confidence and safety.
• Work a range of shifts, including nights and some weekends, in a 24-hour service.

Skills

Consistency in routines

Clear communication

Job description

This Support Worker post sits within Turning Point's Learning Disabilities service, matched to one adult with autism and epilepsy in a core team. The work centres on building his daily living skills, keeping to his established routines and following positive behavioural support plans, with communication kept clear and simple. It is a 24-hour service with a mix of shifts including nights and some weekends, in a quiet but active setting with outings, health appointments and day trips. Flexibility around shifts is essential.

What the job involves

• Support the named individual to build daily living skills and independence
• Deliver person-centred support tailored to his sensory and communication needs
• Follow structured routines and positive behavioural support plans consistently
• Help him keep established routines and create a safe, structured environment
• Support him to see friends and family and attend health appointments
• Support daily activities such as housework, shopping, cooking, gym classes, day trips and holidays
• Communicate in a clear, simple way so he feels confident and safe
• Work a range of shifts, including nights and some weekends, in a 24-hour service

Skills & knowledge

• Consistency in following structured routines and positive behavioural support plans
• Clear, simple and easily understood communication

Other

• Flexibility to work nights and some weekends

What’s offered

• Experience and training needed to progress within the organisation
• Scope and support to develop own career