Job Description:
We are searching for a dedicated employee to support individuals with a Learning Disability and Autism during the night.
This post will cover our services in both Cardiff and Newport, so a full UK driving licence is essential.
Applicants with experience of promoting independence, choice and social inclusion are preferred, although full training will be provided.
Benefits:
* Competitive annual leave entitlement
* Two to three twelve hour night shifts per week
* Continual professional development through paid training
* Opportunity to work overtime with bonus incentives/payments available
Responsibilities:
* Carry out and the implementation of care plans
* Support clients with personal care where needed
* Effectively communicate with all service users, staff and professionals
* Promote independence at all times
* Enable choice whilst balancing well-being
* Adopt creative approaches to challenging behaviour
* Calm and collected in pressurised situations
* Create a supportive, nurturing and trusting environment where by people are able to develop
* Monitor a young person who has Epilepsy during the night
* Promote good routines to ensure the young people are well rested
Requirements:
* Previous experience as a support worker within a care environment preferred but not essential
* Registration with Social Care Wales
* Ideally qualified to level 2 or 3 in health and social care (not essential)
* Able to work a shift pattern on a rolling rota
* Flexibility with working hours
* Excellent communication skills
* Calm and caring manner
* An understanding of the difficulties encountered by young people with learning difficulties/Autism when transitioning from children to adult services
* The ability to use non-verbal communication systems and social stories
* An understanding of Autism is essential
* The ability to work within a Positive Behavioural Support Plan
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Shift:
* 12 hour shift
* Night shift
Experience:
* Working with people with autism: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* Fluent English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Full UK driving Licence
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 36 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Support Worker/Care Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person