Support Worker - Complex Care & Independent Living

Almond Care Ltd.; Chasetown; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Almond Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Burntwood to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism and diabetes in a supported living setting. You will provide emotional and practical support, monitor health needs including medication, and help individuals pursue skills and activities to live independently.

The role requires flexibility with shifts from 13:30–22:00 and 22:00–10:30, full-time, permanent, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding, induction training and Care

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging behaviours in a supported living context: 1 year (required)
• Residing in or near Lichfield/Burntwood or able to commute reliably.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support to individuals and their families.
• Provide practical support for individuals and their families, such as helping with household tasks, personal care and paperwork.
• Supporting and monitoring healthcare needs, including administering medication and temperature checks.
• Supporting them to pursue hobbies and interests.
• Supporting the learning of new skills or gaining employment.
• Teaching life skills, such as budgeting and paying bills.
• Helping with everyday tasks such as meal preparation, writing a shopping list, going shopping or maintaining their housing tenancy.
• Helping them to access community facilities and be included in community groups.
• Understanding their communication needs and adapting communication to each individual.
• Working with other professionals, such as doctors and therapists, to ensure consistency of support.
• Analysing an individual’s needs and drawing up a focused support plan.
• Becoming both a role model and companion to the individual and uncovering shared interests.

Job description

Almond Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Burntwood to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism and diabetes in a supported living setting. You will provide emotional and practical support, monitor health needs including medication, and help individuals pursue skills and activities to live independently.

The role requires flexibility with shifts from 13:30–22:00 and 22:00–10:30, full-time, permanent, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding, induction training and Care