Position: Support Worker Team Leader
Location: Solihull
Pay: 18.00 per hour
Hours: Full time flexible
Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Support Worker Team Leader to join our team. The successful candidate will carry out daily activities in line with the individualised support plan, ensuring high-quality care and support for our client with complex autism and learning disabilities.
Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey with Komplex Care? We are seeking a dedicated individual who is passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives. If you are driven, compassionate, and eager to take on a new challenge, we want to hear from you!
Why Komplex Care? At Komplex Care, we are not just a care provider - we are a family dedicated to delivering exceptional nurse-led care to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. We specialize in providing support to both adults and children nationwide, ensuring they can live full, dignified lives. With a personalised approach to care and a supportive team environment, we empower our staff to make a real impact every day.
You will be providing bespoke support and future care to a male, whose individual needs include:
* Complex Autism/Learning Disability with sensory processing difficulties and challenging behaviours including rigidity, obsessions, and fluctuating arousal levels leading to Behaviours of Concern.
* Non-speaking Autism and communication challenges.
* Seizures and Medication.
Our client is a young adult in his early 20s, who currently lives at home with his family. However, we are looking for a team to build on his independence as he progresses to his own home. His speech is limited, and he relies on a Total Communication Approach. He enjoys going out into the community to access walks and activities like bowling and trampolining; he can find this challenging but wants support to live a varied and meaningful life.
The right candidate should be:
* Confident and assertive when necessary, able to make quick decisions when needed.
* Extensive experience with autism, challenging behaviours, and sensory processing difficulties.
* Good sense of humour and fun.
* Sensitive to changes in body language/regulation levels - identifying early warning signs that require immediate and dynamic support.
* Supportive of the client’s aspirations to live a meaningful life and follow through with scheduled activities.
* Happy to engage in physical activities such as long walks, trampolining, and bowling.
* Able to drive the client’s own vehicle.
Key Responsibilities:
* Individual Support: Provide personalised support to the client, helping him to develop essential life skills and achieve his personal goals.
* Emotional Support: Offer emotional support and companionship, helping the client feel valued and understood.
* Personal Care: Assist with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and other daily living activities.
* Healthcare Monitoring: Monitor the client’s health condition, administer medication, and ensure that any medical appointments are attended.
* Community Engagement: Support the client in accessing community facilities and participating in social activities.
* Documentation: Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in the client’s condition.
* Collaboration: Work closely with the Team Leader, other professionals and stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to care.
Requirements:
* Experience: Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the learning disabilities sector.
* Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with clients.
* Empathy: A caring and supportive attitude, with patience and sensitivity to the needs of people with different health issues.
* Flexibility: Ability to adapt to the varying needs of a client and handle different situations effectively.
* Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in health and social care are often preferred.
What We Offer: Joining our team comes with a host of benefits, including:
* Competitive salary.
* Flexible working hours.
* Opportunities for career advancement and specialisation in various areas of care.
* Comprehensive induction training.
* Pension scheme and employee reward program.
* Access to QCF/NVQ qualifications post-probation.
* Enhanced DBS check.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career journey and be part of a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply now!
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