Job Reference: FCRS - 155
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Support Worker - Complex Care
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Support Workers to support a customer based in Swindon supported with a fantastic induction with ongoing learning and development! You will be trained to support the customer's mental and physical wellbeing and to take positive risks to enable their successful journey to have their own home and being part of the community. If required (and only as a last resort), you may needto use physical intervention which full training will be provided to you with in depth training and support to do this safely. The team support customers who have complex support needs, including learning disabilities, mental health issues, autism and communication differences, alongside ongoing physical health conditions. While the job is hugely rewarding, it's not always easy, asthe customers may also have a forensic background and distressing behaviours.
About you
Are you a passionate and motivated Support Worker who can support the customer with any aspect of their day to day living. With the ability to work in a person centred and strengths-based way, assisting the customer to enjoy the best possible quality of life, You'll assist in helpingchange the customers life for the better by involving them and their support network) in working towards his aspirations. You'll provide personal care in a strengths-based way to facilitate greater independence, as well as use creative solutions, and assistive technology where available, to support independence.
For this position you must have worked in a similar role before and have experience of helping customers to reach their full potential. Holding level 2 Diploma in Adult Health & Social Careor equivalent, you must have a great knowledge of professional boundaries, safeguarding, risk assessment and working with personalised support plans.
Working hours
Working on a rota covering various shift patterns which could include days, evenings,weekends, bank holidays and waking nights. You may also be required to do sleep ins or be on call.
Additional Sleep-in and On-Call enhancements.
Drivers licence with access to a vehicle is preferable, however this isn't essential as you can supportthe customer by public transport which expenses are paid to cover this.
Permanent, Full-time or Part-time hours available (37.5 hpw if full time) Night working and Day working opportunities.
25 days annual leave (on top of bank holidays) is given asstandard, rising a day a year up to 30 days. With the option to buy up to five days extra days leave.
Industry: Social Care
Salary: £20000 - £21000 per annum + Benefit package
Salary Benefits: Benefit package
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Support Worker - Complex Care
Contact Name: Claire Holland
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