We are looking for support workers. £13.50per hr
Excellent opportunity - Full Time and part time support worker required
Due to recent expansion Aspiring Lives Ltd are looking for support workers who have skills and experience in managing clients with a learning disability, autism and epilepsy. If this is you then please apply, you will be welcome as part of a growing team.
A new position is now available to join Aspiring Lives Ltd to support young man in the Whitegate area, he currently lives in his own bungalow and is staffed as a 2-1 staff ratio. He owns his own vehicle and needs majority of his team to hold a full UK driving licence. The successful participant will be expected to work over other packages in the area.
The support worker will follow plans of care and risk assessments to ensure that the care is safe, effective, caring and responsive to the individual's needs. There will be opportunities to influence and improve the individuals life through care planning and activity planning whilst working with the Registered Manager and the family. The support worker is expected to be flexible and responsive to the needs and demands of the service.
There will be opportunity for career development and QCF training opportunities.
Key responsibilities:
Engaging the clients with appropriate person centred activities
Providing respite break for the families
Ensuring the safety and welfare of the individuals with epilepsy, autism and behavioural needs
Being a supportive worker to a family in need
Building positive relationship with the individuals and their families
Supporting Care planning and risk management strategies
Providing safe, effective, caring, responsive support to a young men with additional needs
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
Full Driving Licence as the successful applicant must be a car driver and have insurance for business use
QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care (Preferred) or at least a care certificate
At least 1 year experience of working with people with learning disabilities
Effective Team working skills
Good Communication Skills
Training in Challenging Behaviour and/or Autism would be preferable
Experience of working in a stressful care and support environment would be beneficial
Flexible working will be required and the successful applicant would be expected to work evenings and weekends
Experience and/or training in the management of Epilepsy and seizures
Job Type / Category
The successful applicant will be supported with good team work a fair approach to rostering will be implemented.
The successful applicant will not be expected to work excessive hours and any additional hours will need to be requested. Sickness and absence will be managed with HR and there will not be any additional funding or payment for sick leave other than statutory sick pay.
Benefits
Hourly wage is £1.50 per hour.
25 days Holiday each year + 8 Bank Holidays (£75 daily bonus if working)
Very supportive, reputable and growing organisation at all levels
Opportunities for career progression due to other referrals and potential packages of care
Mileage (£0.45 per mile)
Excellent Training opportunities including QCF Opportunities
NEST Pension Scheme for all staff
Aspiring Lives Ltd has registered with Investors in People and is keen to develop quality support workers
Aspiring Lives Ltd is working hard to ascertain more perks for staff and colleagues
Job Type: Full Time / Part time
Fantastic Salary for reputable support workers: £13.50
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