We support a young man living in his family home with his mum and two siblings in the Thornton area and are recruiting a support worker to join his dedicated team. Ideally the successful candidate must be experienced in working with a person with a learning disability who is non-verbal, has epilepsy and requires peg feeding. However, for those who do not have this experience, full training will be given, in fact we offer full and wide-ranging training opportunities for all, in a charity that encourages personal development.
The young man is in his twenties and receives all his fluids, food and medication via a gastro tube. It is very important medication is received in a timely manner. He is wheelchair bound and has a ceiling track hoist and requires full support to transfer.
We are looking for a support worker who can follow support plans and protocols very closely as it is crucial due to the complexities of his conditions. He appreciates staff who have a sense of humour and who are patient. Someone who can provide full supervision to ensure his safety is expected.
We are looking for someone who enjoys going out into the community as he loves to look at the scenery and visit the windmill at the local park. Back at home, he enjoys playing on his iPad, watching TV, reading books, and being out in the garden. If you share some of these interests, it will be a real plus! He appreciates people who take the time to develop a shared means of communication and promote choice and independence.
Do you want to work for an organisation that has a strong purpose and unites and inspires people? Start a career where you can be involved in supporting people to see change for the better. Whatever your level of experience, at One Fylde we champion enthusiasm over experience. Matching the right people with the people we support is our number one priority, so if you have the drive then we will give you all the tools you need to succeed.
As a Support Worker, you will empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to live vibrant, independent lives! have daily adventures, foster community connections, and champion personal growth. Your passion and support will help unlock their potentialmaking every day meaningful!
Benefits of working at One Fylde:
* Annual Leave: 20 statutory days + Bank Holidays (Pro Rata).
* Buy annual leave scheme.
* Access to Wage-stream services including pay advances and savings scheme. Access to a Credit Union through payroll.
* Free Employee Monthly Lottery with £50 prize.
* Staff Monthly Recognition Scheme with £30 award.
* Refer a friend Scheme with £100 award.
Our Values
* Inclusive: believing that we all have the right to live the life we choose.
* Respectful: valuing everyone and appreciating their contribution.
* Enabling: supporting people to work towards their dreams and goals.
* Flexible: being ready to make changes and adjustments.
* Open: a willingness to be honest and transparent
Our focus in Outreach is to support people to live as independently as possible, to maintain their home environment, and manage their health, finances, social activities, hobbies and interests, this could be anything from supporting someone to manage their weekly shop, visit friends and family or even to go on Holiday.
Not every day is the same on Outreach, you have to be adaptable to the people you are supporting and punctual with your time management. Most of our support revolves around supporting our individuals to access the community whether this is supporting someone swimming, to the cinema, golf or slimming world.
Are you compassionate and patient? Do you have strong communication skills and love working with people? Do you have the ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends?
For those of you who have not done support work before, full training will be given, in fact we offer full and wide-ranging training opportunities for all, in a charity that encourages personal development.
Key responsibilities:
* Maintaining a quality service.
* Ensuring that the people we support have a safe, appropriate, and comfortable living environment.
* Communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, including families and social services.
* Following support plans and other relevant information regarding how to assist the people we support, including Health and Safety requirements.
* Advocate for the rights and needs of the people we support.