Support Worker, Sandown Road
Full and part time hours available - Salary £13.87 per hour
Closing date for applications 25 th July, 2024
This post is for female applicants only – advertised in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) as a genuine occupational qualification for the post.
The charity is seeking to recruit a Support Worker to support a transition. The transition is to work alongside the lady at Sandown Road in Billingham and transition a permanent move to Rockliffe Court in Darlington. The position will then be based permanently in Darlington.
We provide day to day support for people with autism in a residential setting. The aim of this role is to provide hospitable, compassionate and respectful support; and to ensure that people with autism can positively live and achieve their outcomes in a community close to their families and friends. The Support Worker will practice by promoting the principles of Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture (CQC, 2020) and promote a strength based approach at all times so that people thrive.
Provide a high quality of care and support to people who use the service.
* QCF Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care
* Experience of working with people with autism.
* Experience of supporting people with a Positive Behaviour Support approach.
* Ability to respond to guidance and direction.
* Experience of developing support plans.
* Experience of the key worker role.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Able to provide personal care.
* Able to work flexible hours including weekends, nights etc according to the needs of the people in service.
* Participate where necessary in social activities, outings/holidays with people using the service.
* Maintain confidentiality.
* Honesty and reliability.
* Interested, motivated and committed.
* Accessible, approachable and comfortable with vulnerable people.
* Non-discriminatory and respect for cultural and religious heritage of all people.
If you require any further information regarding the vacancy or for an informal discussion, please contact Jessica Hazlewood, Service Manager jessicahazlewood@sjog.org.uk .
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