Support Workers (Supported Living) to work in Okehampton & Thorndon Cross areas.
Must have full driving licence and own transport.
Are you caring and supportive and willing to take on new challenges?
Are you conscientious, willing to train, wanting to take pride in your job role and to really make a difference to individuals with autism and mental health issues?
We are seekingstaff to be part of our small, friendly team, supporting someone with autism and mental health issues. Experience in these areas is desirable but training can be provided for the right candidates.
A skilled support worker should be able to provide both emotional and physical support when needed to ensure that people feel in control of their lives.
Support Worker Responsibilities:
* Meeting and working directly with people to agree and provide support with their practical and emotional needs.
* Designing and contributing to support plans that best suit the individuals' needs, including risk management and enablement.
* Providing emotional support by talking to people about their needs and listening to their concerns.
* Assisting with domestic tasks including shopping, cooking, cleaning, and washing.
* Ensuring the healthcare needs of each person are met appropriately.
* Helping people to complete their paperwork and manage their individual finances.
* Helping people to participate in leisure activities.
* Communicating frequently with the person to be able to identify their needs and check what is working / not working.
* Making sure that medical and other appointments are made and supporting people to attend.
* Being responsible for the well-being and safety of people supported.
* Supporting people with managing their medication.
Full-time and part-time positions available to include weekends, waking nights and sleep-ins.
* Shifts: 08.00 to 15.00 / 15.00 to 22.00 / 22.00 to 08.00
* Sleep-ins: 20.00 to £54.00 per sleep-in)
* Flexible to work weekends
Pay Rates: £13.44 per hour Earlies & Lates / £15.00 per hourWaking Nights
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.44-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14 – 35 per week
Work Location: In person