Female Young Adult Support Worker - £15.50ph in Norfolk, Norwich

About the Role

Are you a friendly and social person who enjoys being surrounded by inspiring individuals? Are you looking for that next step in your career or looking for that new challenge and believe that you have the transferable skills to make a positive impact on the lives of young adults and children?

Job Opportunity

Support work isn't just making cups of tea and personal care. It is about enhancing the lives for people living with emotional, physical and sometimes complex disabilities. At Insignia Healthcare Group we believe that everyone has the right to live a fulfilling life and reach their full potential. Although a good cup of tea does go a long way!!

At Insignia Healthcare Group, we are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and engaging Support Worker to join the care team of an amazing 27-year-old woman living with her family in Poringland, Norfolk. She is bubbly, fun, outgoing and determined to get the most out of life — and she is looking for someone who can match her enthusiasm!

Could you be the right match?

She loves socialising, getting out and about, dancing, singing, arts and crafts, exercising, having her nails done and spending time with her pet cat, Sparkle. This is an active and highly person-centred role, so we are looking for someone who is happy to get involved, join in with the activities she enjoys and support her to live the life she chooses.

You'll need to be someone who is:

• Energetic and enthusiastic – able to keep up with her busy lifestyle
• Fun, engaging and positive – someone who enjoys getting involved rather than standing on the sidelines
• Patient and understanding – able to provide reassurance and support when things don't go to plan
• Adaptable and reliable – comfortable working within an established routine while supporting her through changes
• A clear communicator – able to speak clearly, check understanding and support communication, including the use of Makaton
• Physically able to meet the genuine demands of an active support role -including participating in activities, accessing the community and accompanying her on outings

The right connection matters

Finding the right person is incredibly important. Due to her individual needs, personality and the importance of building a positive and trusting relationship, she will be involved in getting to know and selecting members of her support team. We are therefore looking for someone who can build a genuine connection with her, engage with her interests and personality, and provide support in a way that helps her feel comfortable, understood and in control.

She has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, a moderate learning disability, Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) and Cryptogenic Epilepsy. Routine and planning are important to her, and unexpected changes can cause anxiety, so you'll need to be calm, supportive and able to help prepare her for changes wherever possible. She has previously displayed behaviours of concern, including behaviours that may present a risk to herself or others. These behaviours have significantly reduced and become more manageable since returning to the family home. Full training, guidance and support will be provided to ensure you have the skills and confidence to support her safely and effectively.

What you'll be doing

As part of her support team, you'll provide 2:1 support that promotes her safety, wellbeing, independence and choice. You'll support her with day-to-day life while also encouraging her to get out, have fun, pursue her interests and make the most of every opportunity.

Key Details:

• Shifts: 12-hour and 6-hour day shifts, Monday to Sunday
• Schedule: Weekday and alternate weekend working
• Contract: Full-time & Part-time, Permanent positions available

Are you interested to know more about this position? If yes then we look forward to hearing from you.

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Company Benefits

• A chance to work with a company that actually makes a difference!
• Flexible or contracted hours of work – full time positions available.
• A Specialist Support Consultant who will support and help you maintain a positive work life balance.
• 4 weekly rota patterns, with the option to cover shifts at short notice.
• Paid annual leave
• Paid refresher training
• Enhanced DBS provided
• Excellent clinical training and personalised support and development planning
• Regular supervisions and appraisals with your own professional development pathway.
• Support and encouragement by us for you to reach your goals within the Healthcare and Social care sector.
• Opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised qualification from our expert training provider, offering diploma levels 2 & 3 & 4.
• Monthly recognition programme.
• Insignia annual care awards – recognition for years of service and outstanding contributions.
• Enhanced employer contribution to Pension Scheme at 4%
• Refer a friend bonus scheme - £100

Insignia Healthcare Group is an equal rights employer and is happy to make reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process to ensure all candidates receive a fair process. We aim to provide a working and learning environment which is free from discrimination and will staff to fulfil their personal potential.