Skills and abilities (Essential)
· Resilient whilst working with individuals with various needs.
· Positive and can provide person centred support
· Team player – positively contributes towards the team
· Practical Approach - logical with a practical common sense approach to situations. Able to support others to carry out domestic tasks.
· Communication - basic numeracy, literacy, computer and admin skills.
· Good listening skills, communicates effectively (Inc. written)
· Planning - manages own workload and priorities. Thinks outside of the box
· Confidential –keeps information about the people we support, colleagues and the company confidential
Qualifications
Desirable but not essential: Health and Social Care vocational qualification
Knowledge (Desirable)
· To understand and have a working knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health conditions and follow individual specific approaches and strategies. On site training will be provided for all staff in this area.
· Health and Safety
Experience
· Previous experience as a Support Worker (Minimum 1 Year)
Desirable but not essential as full training will be provided:
· Experience of Positive Behaviour Support
· Experience of working with people who present with complex needs
· Experience of working with people with communication difficulties
Other
· Be prepared to work flexibly across a variety of shifts, including weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins etc. Be prepared to attend required training either by 'eLearning or attending courses
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Experience:
* care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person