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*About the Role*
We are seeking dedicated and empathetic Support Workers to join our team, assisting adults with challenging behaviour in a supportive and person-centred environment. You will play a key role in helping individuals develop life skills, engage with their community, and achieve their personal goals.As a Support Worker, you will be supporting individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Behaviours of concern, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health, Epilepsy and Complex Needs.The people we support within our services are more likely to display challenging behaviour towards you, so the ability to remain calm and level-headed in all situations would be advantageous.
*Role Responsibilities*
* Encourage the people we support to participate in their chosen activity or follow their interests, this will involve assisting them in the community.
* Co-ordinate scheduled activities for the people we support, using personalised rotas and liaising with others, ensuring facilitated activities and appointments are attended.
* Support, prompt and assist people with their personal care, promoting independence during this, wherever possible.
* Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation
* Implement behaviour management strategies when necessary
*Role Requirements*
* Excellent communication skills, as well as excellent listening skills, as you will be supporting people who use various methods of communication.
* Knowledge/experience/desire to support individuals with Mental Health, Learning Disabilities or Challenging Behaviour is essential.
* Good basic comprehension of English language including basic literacy and numerical skills i.e., GCSE level or equivalent.
* Ongoing commitment to own personal development and training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.90-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
Shift:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Night shift
Application question(s):
* Do you require sponsorship?
* Are you looking for a full time, part time or bank role?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BSSW181124
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
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Technology, Information and Internet
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