Do you enjoy swimming? Could you support someone else enjoy swimming too?
About the role:
We are looking for calm and resourceful support workers to join our friendly team in Tonbridge. You will be supporting one adult to live his life the way he wants to. He enjoys being out and about swimming, trampolining, and going for long drives. He also loves Shrek, music, dancing and being tickled.
You will be part of a team that works closely with his family and professionals to enable him to be happy, healthy and to be successful in achieving his wishes and aspirations.
Each day can be different when responding to the individual's needs, from taking part in activities and games to supporting to maintain the home environment. You will provide 2-1 focused care and support which includes some personal care.
We aim to create a positive, relaxed home environment where the people we support feel safe, supported & listened to. You will be guided by senior staff members to establish appropriate boundaries, manage behaviours effectively and nurture the people we support to live the life they choose.
Hours :
Variety of shifts available, from early/lates/long days/sleep ins.
About you:
You will ideally be looking for a full-time position although part time will be considered. You must be patient and willing to use technology and symbols to enhance the individual's communication. You need drive and enthusiasm to ensure the individuals has opportunities to enhance his life experiences.
For this role, you must be comfortable with swimming as this is an important part of the persons routine. It is essential that you have a full valid manual UK licence to drive the individual's vehicle.
What our employees say about working at Choice Support:
'The job is enjoyable, you make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people and get to have a lot of fun going out with people'
'I feel I'm doing something worthwhile. It is just a fulfilling and enriching job. We do make a difference.'
Choice Support is Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term chronic health condition or if you require any adjustments/support during the application/selection process, please contact us at emelia.waring@choicesupport.org.ukso that we can discuss your needs with you.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and taking action to address inequality. We particularly welcome applications from anyone who is from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background, anyone who considers themselves to have a disability and members of the LGBTQ+ community.