Job Description

: Support Worker

Pay

:

14.50

(estimated annual earnings based on 4 shifts per week 36,192)

Refer a Friend Scheme - 250 awarded (T&C's apply)

Due to growth and development within our services we have several opportunities to welcome experienced health and social care professionals to our supported living services in Carlisle.


We are looking for capable and resilient support workers who are open to variety and new challenges, who can work positively with individuals to mitigate risk and readmission to hospital, enabling individuals to take positive risks, promote community inclusion and take an active role in their life.


The service in Carlisle is a supported living service for 6 individuals, each with their own self-contained apartment and core team. Alongside a primary diagnosis of severe autism, the individuals we support may also have:


Learning disabilities Personality Disorder Schizophrenia

Please note we are not a recruitment agency.

Role Description

We are committed to Equal opportunities. The role of a Home not Hospital support worker is integral to enabling individuals to meet their personal goals, develop life and coping skills, form and maintain relationships and manage all aspects of daily life including personal care and medication, following PBS plans, care plans and risk assessments. The role includes working as part of a dedicated team which includes the service manager, team leaders and PBS practitioner.

To be part of our team, do you have the following qualities?

Have the confidence to facilitate and implement individualised PBS strategies Follow and understand person-centred care plans and risk assessments Have the resilience to provide ongoing support when an individual struggles with daily life and to regulate their emotions Promote active support approaches Understand severe autism and how to support people with severe autism Have experience supporting individuals with complex needs: severe autism, learning disabilities and mental health conditions Be able to develop positive relationships, set boundaries and standards Have a kind, caring and patient attitude

What's in it for you!?

250 when you introduce a Friend

Contracts Competitive Pay Pension Enrolment Standard Sick Pay Free training Weekly pay Paid holiday Ongoing Training / Coaching throughout your role Opportunities to progress & develop

Schedule:

Shift work over a 7-day period including bank holidays 12-hour shifts + 8am - 8pm day shift
+ 8pm - 8am waking night shift
Overtime

Licence/Certification:

Care Certificate Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Refer a friend bonus is payable at*


125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their first shift.

125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their probation period.

Website: https://specialisthomecaregroup.co.uk/




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