Who you'll be supporting & more about the role:
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Who will you be supporting?
+ I am a 46-year-old lady with a learning disability looking to move into my new home. I will have my own separate accommodation within the house and have the option to share the communal area with others who live there.
+ I have a primary diagnosis of learning disability, autism and some mental health challenges. I can make my needs and wishes known. I require support with personal care, medication administration, cooking, cleaning, paying bills and organising my days.
+ Staff need to have training in medication and be familiar with the PBS approach to supporting behaviour that may challenge, you need to be good at giving lots of emotional support What is important to me? I really want to be more independent but will need lots of time and patience to build relationships I love Harry potter and drawing and colouring. I also has a lot of teddies and dolls that I'm very fond of and I love Disney films. I used to be a lot more active and enjoyed, walking and horse riding I need a lot of stimulation.
+ not giving too many demands,
+ giving time to process information before expecting a response,
+ recognising environment that are too noisy or crowded,
+ offering activities that stimulate my senses in a planned way so as not to overwhelm Other Important Information?
+ I will have my own staff team during the day for example 8am-10pm and waking night. There is a sleep in staff member in the main house
+ Staff work 12hrs shifts including weekends and waking nights
+ We need female staff that are friendly, approachable, trustworthy, willing to be flexible, adaptable, skilled to support me.
Community Integrated Care is one of the UK's largest health and social care charities.
We transform lives by delivering high-quality, person-centred support that fosters independence and empowerment.
Our charity was founded in 1988 and we were one of the pioneers of the 'Care in the Community' agenda, enabling people to move out of long-stay institutions and live more fulfilling lives. Since then, we've remained leaders in social care, providing bespoke support to thousands across the UK. Today, we support more than 2,600 people and employ 6,600 caring and committed colleagues across England and Scotland. We have a proud history of breaking boundaries and are always looking for new ways to make a positive difference through bold ideas, innovative projects and impactful partnerships.
Are you a caring and compassionate person looking to build a great career in social care?
Do you love helping people get the best out of their lives? Then maybe a Support Worker role is for you!
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- £13.12 per hour - because your time and care are valuable
- Do what you love - hobbies, chats, walks, cooking… it's all part of the job
- Multi award-winning charity - we reinvest profits into YOU and the people we support
- Supportive leadership - we've got your back, always
- No uniforms - just comfy, casual clothes
- Flexible shifts - work around your current commitments
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