Job Description

What does this role involve?

Promoting Positive Risk Taking, Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support.

Encouraging people to become active members of their local and wider communities, assisting toward paid employment or volunteering and generally making friendships.

Enabling people by supporting them in all aspects of their daily lives including; cooking, cleaning, shopping, budgeting and paying bills.

Working as part of a team, having a positive impact on the lives of the people we support by helping them achieve their goals and enabling them to lead happy, fulfilling lives.

Using clear and effective communication with colleagues, family members and other professionals, supporting people to stay healthy and safe by following guidance from healthcare professions and keeping up to date, accurate person-centred support plans.

Demonstrating a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults by recognising and reporting any disclosure, suspicion, evidence or risk of harm, abuse or neglect in line with Coquet Trust's Safeguarding Adults policy, in a timely manner.

Understanding the importance of expanding your skills through ongoing training, actively taking part in supervision meetings, annual appraisals and keeping up to date with Coquet Trust policies and practices.

Being committed to Coquet Trust's values in everything you do and be passionate about making a difference. Understanding how to represent the trust in a professional manner, maintain a good reputation at all times.

What skills and experience do you need?

Previous work with or understanding of supporting individuals with complex needs, Trauma, behaviours of concern, preferably including;

Autism, mental health conditions and physical disabilities.

Ability to be compassionate and patient with a commitment to person-centred care and empowering individuals through Active Support.

Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and schedules, including covering shifts and traveling between locations. Additionally, being available for different working patterns including; evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and nights.

Have clear written and verbal communication technique, experience of liaising with professionals or other agencies, along with basic IT skills and numerical ability.

Up To date training around PBS and catheter care. Be willing to undertake required training (potentially off site and outside normal working hours).

Shift pattern;

Day shifts, Night shifts, and Sleep ins (8am-3pm, 3pm-10pm, 10pm-81m shifts) Shift pattern is 3:1

Experience our Support Workers need:

Experience with learning disabilities or autism Knowledge of trauma-informed care Experience and understanding of the Mental Health Act and safeguarding laws Knowledge of common mental health conditions Familiarity with therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, DBT, person-centered care) Strong communication and listening skills Ability to set professional boundaries Accurate documentation and report writing Conducting or contributing to risk assessments Handling crisis intervention situations Assisting with care planning and following support plans Understanding medication awareness and side effects Recognizing and reporting safeguarding concerns Using de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behavior Cultural awareness and sensitivity

What we can offer:

Competitive hourly rate of 12.30. A flexible approach to working hours and locations. 5.6 weeks annual leave. A supportive culture that puts people at it's heart. Paid training, upskilling and career development opportunities. Apprenticeships: earn whilst gaining experience and a funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care. Workplace locations serviced by public transport links. Long service cash awards. Early salary draw down system. Employee discount (Blue Light Card). Referral programme. Occupational sick pay. Employee assistance programme. Company pension. Travel card loans. Driving lesson sponsorship scheme. We want lifelong partners in our organisation to come on the journey with Coquet Trust.
Please note:

We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.30 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37 per week

Application question(s):

Do you have the right to work in the UK for the next 9 months at least?
Experience:

Mental Health care: 3 years (required) Learning Disability and Autism: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person