SUPPORT WORKER - NORTH LANARKSHIRE DYLAN - 20 HOURS - DRIVER ESSENTIAL We believe life is worth living when the things that matter most are present. Love, Family, Friendship, Work, Freedom to direct the course of our lives, the opportunity to learn and contribute. We believe that's what ordinary living is all about. We are currently recruiting experienced support staff to work with Dylan, a man living in the Shotts area of North Lanarkshire. Dylan is looking to build a team who can support him on a 2:1 basis 24 hours a day. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced support worker to develop their existing skills and to be involved in helping Dylan reach his potential and to get out and about in the local community. You will have experience of Autism and complex support needs. Dylan is looking for someone to work with him a 2 days a week on a 10 hour shift basis, hours are 9am - 7pm. This will included some weekends on a rota basis. Driving is essential for this post, as well as a full clean current license as well being able to carry out moving and handling. To provide person centred care and support to the people Support for Ordinary Living wor k for in line with the mission, vision and values of the organisation the support worker role will: Support an individual to live in their own home/ family home and help the individual live the lifestyle they choose. Assist with personal care for example bathing where applicable. Encourage and support people to make life choices. Support individual to safeguard their property/ health & wellbeing/ finances and tak e appropriate action, when necessary, e.g., call NHS 24 or Doctor in case of emergency. Support people to become a valued member of their local community and support an d encourage them to maintain and develop relationships with their friends, their family and their neighbours. Encourage and support people to get involved in social activities. Assist people with domestic tasks such as housework, shopping cooking and cleaning. Treat people with dignity and respect at all times and recognise their rights to make their own choices. Support the individual to meet their outcomes in line with their Outcome based support plan and plan for the future. To work as part as a Self-Directed team, working in a consistent and flexible manne r to support the individual to meet the outcomes outlined in the outcome-based support plan. Adhere to SOL’s policies and procedures to attend all planned meetings / training as requested. Be an ambassador to SOL, safeguarding the positive image and reputation o f the organisation. W e Are Looking for Someone Who Is: Reliable Trustworthy Person-Centred Adopts a common-sense approach to their work Flexible in terms of approach and availability for work and meetings / training when requested Able to think and work in a reflective way Positive in their outlook and open to new ideas and change Demonstrates respect and commitment for the Individual they work for, and all other persons linked with SOL Able to negotiate, listen and communicate well Non-Judgmental Comfortable with taking direction but can also work in self Directed Sympathetic to the values and beliefs of SOL Respect and maintain confidentiality but have ability to whistle blow when required Committed earn and develop new skills Working towards qualification for registration for SSSC