To support a young person with Autism who requires 24-hour support and may exhibit challenging behaviours. You will assist them in a newly developed, fully equipped home designed to meet their needs.
Our goal is to create a space that promotes independence while ensuring safety and community connection.
You will provide specialist care and support aligned with each individual's personalised plan, helping them to control their lives.
Responsibilities include:
1. Providing health-related and social support to individuals with diagnoses such as Learning Disability, Autism, and Mental Health.
2. Supporting individuals with challenging behaviours using appropriate techniques.
3. Administering medication and managing pain safely as per care plans.
4. Managing medical equipment and supplies, including reordering as needed.
5. Attending mandatory and specialist training sessions to maintain competence.
6. Reporting and recording incidents that could cause harm, following policies.
7. Supporting individuals in designing and owning their support plans.
8. Encouraging informed choices and independence, respecting the Mental Capacity Act.
9. Supporting cultural, relational, and environmental needs.
10. Promoting community access and positive risk-taking.
11. Ensuring safety from abuse or neglect and reporting concerns appropriately.
Additional duties include:
1. Providing personalised support with daily activities, medication, and medical equipment.
2. Helping individuals achieve their outcomes and develop relationships.
3. Supporting healthy lifestyles and leisure activities.
4. Facilitating community engagement.
5. Participating in training, supervision, and team meetings.
6. Demonstrating and applying AFG’s values and supporting rights and choices.
Qualifications and experience:
* Minimum 2 years in a health and social care role, paid or unpaid.
* Willingness to attend all training and work flexible hours, including 24/7 shifts.
* Drivers preferred; public transport accessible.
This is a paid sleep-in shift role at £12.60 per hour.
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