Supported Living Support Worker

Compassionate Care Group Ltd; Carrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 days holiday pay

Paid induction programme

Structured career development

Free enhanced DBS

Fully funded Care Certificate

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend bonus £250

Employee Recognition Awards

Company pension scheme

Company social events

Job summary

Compassionate Care is recruiting a part-time Support Worker to assist a young lady withLearning Disabilities and health needs. You will help with daily tasks, develop life skills, and support attendance at health appointments.

The role requires a driver license and own car, strong communication, empathy, and the ability to engage in activities at home and in the community to promote independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities is ESSENTIAL
• Driver's licence and access to a car
• Empathy and good common sense
• Excellent communication skills and understanding of behaviours of concern
• Good organisational skills and ability to think outside the box
• Will be a driver and have access to your own car
• Experience of Positive Behaviour Support is desirable
• Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care or willing to work towards

Responsibilities

• Support our client, a young lady with Learning Disabilities and health needs.
• Develop the client’s life skills and personal interests.
• Attend health appointments and support with medications.
• Arrange and support structured activities at home and in the community.
• Support the client in developing skills and promoting independence.
• Collaborate with family and professionals to identify goals and document progress.

Skills

Learning Disabilities

Empathy

Communication skills

Driver's licence

Own car

Organisational skills

Positive Behaviour Support (desirable)

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2

Job description

Compassionate Care is a leading provider of diverse services throughout the UK, dedicated to supporting individuals with complex needs and learning disabilities. Our comprehensive offerings encompass supported living, residential emergency accommodation, and specialized step-down services for mental health care.

At Compassionate Care, our mission is to instigate profound and enduring transformations in the lives of both adults and children. We empower those under our care to embrace independence and lead fulfilling lives, always upholding principles of dignity, autonomy, and self-worth.

Driven by a commitment to excellence, we aspire to emerge as the most trusted and esteemed name in the care sector. We are resolute in our dedication to delivering reliable, compassionate support while setting unparalleled standards of service quality in the UK.

Join us at Compassionate Care and be a part of a team that is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Client Profile

The individual that we support is a 61 year old woman, who resides in her own bungalow in Partington. Despite her mild learning disability and autism, she is highly capable of managing daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care, when being given the correct support to manage these tasks by her staff team.

Our individual has poor vision, which means that she will need extra support when out in the community or at home. Due to having physical conditions that affect her walking, she uses a wheelchair to mobilise. She sometimes can suffer with low mood and anxiety, which can sometimes lead to unpredictable moods and verbal outbursts.

She enjoys socialising, playing with her Lego, using her tablet, and sometimes, might want to take part in the occasional activity in the community. With great encouragement and engagement levels, opportunities could be given to her to live the best quality of life. While she may initially resist support, patience and trust-building are key to forming a positive relationship.

Working hours/pattern:

Support Worker - Part Time Role, 2 on 6 off. 08:00am - 20:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting our client, a young lady who hasLearning Disability and health needs
• Developing our client’s life skills and personal interests
• Supporting our client’s health needs to be met by attending health appointments, liaising with professionals and supporting with medication
• Arranging and supporting a structured and varied plan of activities in the home and in the local community, which includes support to attend vocational and leisure opportunities
• Supporting our client in developing her skills and promoting her
• independence
• Working collaboratively with the young lady, her family and other key people to identify goals and documenting progress.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous work or personal experience of supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities isESSENTIAL
• Driver's licence and access to a car
• Have a natural sense of empathy and good common sense.
• Will have exceptional communication skills and are understanding of others who may display behaviours of concern
• Have good organisational skills and ability to think outside the box
• Will be a driver and have access to your own car.
• Experience of Positive Behaviour Support is desirable, although not essential
• Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care or willing to work towards

Company Benefits

• Up to 28 days holiday pay
• Paid induction programme
• Structured career development programme
• Free enhanced DBS
• Fully funded Care Certificate
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and other support services
• Refer a friend bonus - £250 (Terms & Conditions apply)
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Company pension scheme
• Company social events

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