Job Description
Medsolve are proud to be recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Support Worker within the Penarth area.
This is a full-time, permanent role. (We do NOT offer sponsorship)
* My client offers a salary of £12.00p/h
* Other benefits include:
* Employer contribution to your pension.
* Career progression.
* Ongoing training.
* Wellbeing programme.
Our client offers supported living services to adults with autism & learning disabilities. They believe in offering genuine career progression opportunities and provide a great working environment which results in their teams delivering fantastic outcomes for the people they support.
The role of the Support Worker:
* 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.
* Full training will be provided prior to entering the service, along with ongoing support from our staff team and dedicated Wellbeing Officer.
* Provide support and assistance to individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities
* You would need to co-ordinate scheduled activities for our clients, using personalised rotas and liaising with others, ensuring facilitated activities and appointments are attended.
* Monitor and document individuals' progress and behaviour.
* We would need you to support, prompt and assist people with their personal care, promoting independence during this, wherever possible.
* We would be looking for someone to encourage the person to utilise or develop any proactive strategies to maintain their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Requirements of the Support worker:
* We are looking for innovative and forward-thinking individuals.
* You would need 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.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* You would need good basic comprehension of English language, including basic literacy and numerical skills i.e., GCSE level or equivalent.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and meet the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Requirements
Support Worker