Full job description
This role runs from 6:50am until 9:00pm – 3 shifts per week totalling 42 hours per week.
We are seeking to recruit Support Workers with a desire to commit to a positive supportive team focused on providing high quality support for the young people we are supporting.
The people you will be supporting are two delightful young people in their twenties and thirties living in their specially adapted bungalow next to the family home with parents, younger siblings and pets.
The support team is developing to be independent of day to day input from the family. Parents will be your named employer.
What the job entails
- Providing care and support for two young people in their twenties and thirties who have cerebral palsy and complex disabilities, both needing complete assistance with all activities of living and associated health conditions including epilepsy, respiratory difficulties and postural management.
- Having fun and helping create a good quality of life is a vital part of the role. They are both bright and cheerful and very much enjoy the company of others, socialising in restaurants and cafés, participating in arts and crafts, watching films, football, music events, visiting the theatre and outdoor activities.
- Using your own initiative and working comfortably and sensitively within a friendly, lively home.
- joining a team of friendly and positive people delivering a high standard of care and support 24/7, supported well in all aspects of your work.
- Experience working with young people with additional needs is preferred but personality, common sense and the ability to work flexibly and with initiative are just as important.
- Supporting the young people to have time and space to express their own thoughts, wishes and character.
- Car driver and non-smoker essential.
About the candidates
- We are looking for honest, reliable straightforward people who will commit to making the quality of life of these two young people the best it can be.
Benefits and Rewards
- To be treated with respect and be part of a positive team, with comprehensive training and ongoing support, including that of a highly skilled therapy team.
- To be facilitated to deliver high quality care and support in a CQC regulated environment, yet in a bespoke team dedicated to the support of the two individuals, not part of a large organisation.
- To work with two young people who have profound disabilities, who will inspire you and make this job very satisfying.
- Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively oppose racism, sexism, homophobic or transphobic behaviour or any other discrimination or prejudice, in any form or context. We will not tolerate workplace bullying or negativity.
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