Overview
We are seeking resourceful Relief Support Workers who are motivated to join our friendly, dedicated team based within our supported living service in Fazakerley. You will provide person-centred care and support to adults on the autism spectrum who may also have learning disabilities and complex needs, supporting them in all aspects of everyday life and facilitating a wide range of activities.
The ability to support people who can express their needs through challenging behaviour at times is essential. You must follow agreed guidelines and work positively within a consistent, mutual supportive team ethos.
Responsibilities
* Provide person-centred care and support to adults on the autism spectrum with learning disabilities and complex needs.
* Support individuals in all aspects of everyday life and facilitate a wide range of activities.
* Follow agreed guidelines and work within a positive behaviour support framework.
* Be willing to support personal care and domestic tasks and promote participation in community activities.
* Work as an integral part of structured and hardworking teams across projects, with shifts booked in advance and offered on an ad-hoc basis.
Qualifications and Skills
* Minimum of twelve months experience is essential for Relief Support Worker roles.
* Skills in positive communication and engagement with unconditional positive regard for the people supported.
* Ability to manage behaviours that challenge the environment and others, within a positive behaviour support framework.
* Willingness to embrace all aspects of the role, including personal care, domestic tasks, and community participation.
Details
* Vacancy Reference Number: 89061
* Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number.
* Location: Fazakerley, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom (UK only).
* Hours: Part-time; 26 hours per week (per the role context); driver may be essential for some shifts.
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
* Employer: Creative Support
About the Employer
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer with Investors in People Gold award. We are a UK-based employer and only accept applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We review applications as they are received and do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applicants.
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