In brief
This support worker role involves providing person-centred care to a young man with learning difficulties and complex medical needs. The work focuses on enabling an active lifestyle through community outings, social activities, and daily living support within the family home.
Best for
Experienced support workers with a background in adult learning difficulties.
Non-negotiable
Full UK driving licence with 12 months of UK driving experience required.
Worth knowing
Flexibility to cover both day and night shifts is required.
What you need
Required
UK Driving Licence
Clearly required in the listing
Adult care experience
2+ years
Driving experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Flexibility
Clearly required in the listing
Person-centred care
Strongly implied by the listing
Team leadership
Clearly required in the listing
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Deliver proactive support
Clearly stated in the job description.
Facilitate community activities
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage daily routines
Clearly stated in the job description.
Collaborate with stakeholders
Clearly stated in the job description.
Promote effective communication
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
2+ years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Years required
“…e looking for an experienced and passionate Support Worker to join our team to Support Sammy in the family home based in Altrincham Minimum of 2 years experience supporting adults with enhanced needs.”
Experience level
“…rker to join the team to support " Sammy " a 26 year old man to enable him to live a meaningful, active and fulfilling life, while leading a staff team to deliver high quality, person-centred support.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
We do not have sponsorships available Flexibility and the ability to work a minimum of 30 hours a week is essential for this role Hours of work Days (Apply online only) hrs and Nights (Apply online only) hrs flexibility required. Drivers with a UK Drivers Licence and 12 months UK Driving experience is required ( with use of the family's car ) Key Care & Support are looking for an experienced and passionate Support Worker to join our team to Support Sammy in the family home based in Altrincham Minimum of 2 years experience supporting adults with enhanced needs. " Sammy" has Learning Difficulties, multiple medical needs, non verbal, uses I pad to communicate and hand signs, can make needs known. You will be positive, person centred and committed to highest standards of care and support. Must be flexible to cover days and nights Key Care & Support are looking for a skilled and values- driven Support worker to join the team to support " Sammy " a 26 year old man to enable him to live a meaningful, active and fulfilling life, while leading a staff team to deliver high quality, person-centred support. Sammy has a great sense of pride in his appearance and a wide range of interests. He responds well to positive relationships, encouragement and consistency. Sammy enjoys staying active, spending time in the community and taking part in social activities such as live music events, discos and karaoke nights. The role involves: Ensuring support is proactive, respectful and focused on quality of life Ensuring a consistent and reflective approach Understand why behaviours occur and respond in ways that reduce stress and promote well-being Work collaboratively with Sammy's family and professionals You will support Sammy to develop skills, make choices and have a strong voice in decisions about his life, routines and activities Sammy enjoys many activities, these include, swimming, karaoke,using swings and rocking chairs, jet washing the car, simple food preparation and baking, walks, visiting Barton Aerodrome, listening to music, visiting the Trafford centre, visiting museums and galleries and café's, walks on the beach and watching TV. What Key Care & Support will give you As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees. ·Real living wage- £15.00 per hour ·5.6 days holiday inc of bank holidays. ·Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. ·Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support. ·Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our long service award program. ·Access to training and professional development opportunities. ·Long service awards. ·Recognition awards for excellence in service delivery. ·Birthday care and gift card. Interested? send your CV and we will be in touch If you do not hear back within 2 weeks of applying, you have been unsuccessful at this time
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