Waking Night Support Worker

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Support Workers to join their compassionate team. In this rewarding role, you will assist adults with various needs, including Autism and Learning Disabilities, helping them develop life skills and engage with their communities. Your empathetic approach will be vital in supporting individuals who may display challenging behaviour, ensuring their dignity and privacy are respected. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others while fostering personal growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with Mental Health and Learning Disabilities is essential.
• Commitment to personal development and training is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Encourage participation in chosen activities and community engagement.
• Implement behaviour management strategies when necessary.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Listening Skills

Behaviour Management

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Job description

We are seeking dedicated and empathetic Support Workers to join our team, assisting adults with challenging behaviour in a supportive and person-centred environment. You will play a key role in helping individuals develop life skills, engage with their community, and achieve their personal goals. As a Support Worker, you will be supporting individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Behaviours of concern, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health, Epilepsy and Complex Needs. The people we support within our services are more likely to display challenging behaviour towards you, so the ability to remain calm and level-headed in all situations would be advantageous.

Role Responsibilities

• Encourage the people we support to participate in their chosen activity or follow their interests, this will involve assisting them in the community.
• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming, while respecting dignity and privacy.
• Co-ordinate scheduled activities for the people we support, using personalised rotas and liaising with others, ensuring facilitated activities and appointments are attended.
• Support, prompt and assist people with their personal care, promoting independence during this, wherever possible.
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation
• Implement behaviour management strategies when necessary

Role Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, as well as excellent listening skills, as you will be supporting people who use various methods of communication.
• Knowledge/experience/desire to support individuals with Mental Health, Learning Disabilities or Challenging Behaviour is essential.
• Good basic comprehension of English language including basic literacy and numerical skills i.e., GCSE level or equivalent.
• Ongoing commitment to own personal development and training
• Personal care where required