Job Description

Daily Tasks:

Develop person centred working relationships with the individuals, utilising Autism specific approaches and interventions such as the SPELL Framework and TEACCH to ensure that meets the individual needs of the people who use our services, thereby enabling wellbeing and higher levels of engagement / interaction. Understanding the importance of an individual's support plan and daily strategies and using this effectively and professionally daily to manage their needs and track progress against the goals listed therein. Supporting individuals to develop and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance, including physical care (e.g. bathing toileting, dressing and feeding). Actively encouraging and supporting meaningful activities, both inside and outside the service in accordance with individual's interests, choices, needs and personal financial plans where appropriate. These can include, but are not limited to: Life skills (budgeting, shopping, claiming benefits); Leisure activities (swimming hiking, arts & crafts) Supporting individuals to make appropriate choices regarding their nutritional needs and assisting them in preparing meals. Accompanying the individuals to the dentist, doctor, hairdresser, and other appointments as required. Ensuring the environment meets the person we support's needs, is, clean and well presented, undertaking domestic chores and relevant checks as necessary. Accompanying individuals on trips and holidays away when required.

Team Working / Administrative Functions:

Maintaining communication with all stakeholders within the circle of support (e.g.: families, carers, medical professionals) and participate in all meetings as required. Working as part of a team, sharing responsibility fairly and being supportive of others. Recording and documenting information accurately and professionally, in line with the National Autistic Society's standards, including contributing towards support and session plans (creating resources where necessary).

Compliance / Regulatory Responsibilities:

Adhering to all safeguarding requirements and any procedures aimed at the protection of vulnerable adults and children. Complying with the company's Health and Safety policies and procedures, ensuring all risk assessments are followed in line with the individual's support plan. To be aware of the role of the relevant care regulatory body or OFSTED (schools) and national minimum care standards, or any other statutory requirement standard (as is required for the work setting; and to participate in meeting all required standards in accordance with legislative requirements, including registering and maintaining that registration with the regulator for social services in your area). Maintaining individuals' confidentiality at all times. Care MK is committed to anti-discriminatory policies and practices and it is essential that the post holder is willing to make a positive contribution to the promotion and implementation of these.

Working Hours:

Varied shifts including evenings, weekends, public holidays, waking nights and/or sleep in duties as required.

Site:

Northampton, West Northampton

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Every weekend Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 02/06/2025