Do you enjoy working flexibly with hours that work for you?
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism?
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, considerate and patient person?
If this sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity to work across the Trust as a Peripatetic Support Worker within both our Residential and Supported Living Services.
The Role
As a Peripatetic Support Worker you will assist our supported people in every aspect of their daily lives. Through a person-centred approach you will enable them to feel valued, reach their potential and nurture their aspirations.
Peripatetic Support Worker Responsibilities Include
* Supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in all aspects of their daily lives based on their needs through a person centred approach
* Maintain appropriate records and written reports
* Provide good quality care and support, including administering medication and personal care
* Accompanying supported people to appointments and activities
* To be physically able to push wheelchairs and to use equipment such as hoist and slings (training will be provided)
* Responsibility for all aspects of house cleaning, washing, ironing and cooking meals
* Driving of manual vehicles
We have both Full time and Part time Peripatetic Support Worker roles available working variable shifts allocated on a monthly rota basis (including sleep-ins; awake nights and weekends)
Prior knowledge or experience would be beneficial but is not essential. Comprehensive training will be provided for this role.
About You
As a Peripatetic Support Worker you will ideally have:
Skills
* A good standard of written and spoken English
* A good standard of Numeracy
* A good standard of Computer Skills
* A good level of Employability Skills - for prioritising workloads and adapting to changing demands
Knowledge & Qualifications
* An appreciation of the needs of people with learning disabilities and autism as well as physical and sensory impairments
* An awareness of using specialist equipment (training will be provided)
* An understanding of Autism, Dementia, Epilepsy, emergency medications and seizure management (although not essential as training will be given)
* Care Certificate full training provided and a willingness to undertake Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
* You should be 21 or over and have held a full driving licence (manual) for at least one year. You will be required to take supported people to appointments and/or activities.
Personal Qualities
* Patient and calm under pressure
* Considerate, supportive and be able to demonstrate compassion and empathy
* Self-motivated, enthusiastic and professional
* Work well within a team environment, but also must have initiative be and able to lone work when taking service users to appointments and/or activities
* Flexibility, as you will work variable shifts across our services.
Benefits
* Competitive salary plus allowances (Sleep-In £60.00; Awake Night £24.46 and Weekend Shifts £0.70 per hour)
* Paid Travel Expenses between services
* 22 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays; Additional annual leave for 3,4 and 5 years continuous service
* Paid DBS check
* Contributory pension scheme
* Healthcare Cash Plan on completion of 6 month probationary period
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Full and comprehensive induction program
* Free Parking
* Free entry to Rare Breeds Centre - 2 adults & 2 children.
Eligibility
All Appointments Are Subject To
* proof of eligibility to work in the UK
* an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service
* two satisfactory references (one of which must be from your current or most recent employer)
* full manual driving licence, be over 21 and must have been held for at least one year
Apply
If you believe you have the right qualities and you meet the Peripatetic Support Worker requirements then we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr