Support Worker
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | up to £14.42 per hour (dependent upon on experience) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Company: | My Life Legacy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PA62 |
Summary
Job description
We are looking for enthusiastic, empathic, genuine and patient people to join our team, who are interested in making a difference to two adult young men’s lives.
As a team, we support two autistic twin men in their own home, using a range of research-based approaches, such as person centred therapy, elements of applied behaviour analysis, picture exchange communication systems.
Duties
* To assist in the design and implementation of therapeutic programmes.
* To support the individual to be autonomous in self-care.
* To monitor and take accurate data daily.
* To support individuals during times of challenging behaviour.
* To model best practice and professionalism at all times.
* To support the individual in their domestic skills.
* To attend mandatory training, supervision and team meetings.
* To promote safeguarding and wellbeing for the individuals.
* Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends and provide cover.
* To work or be down for cover every other Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing
Day and New Years Eve.
* To support the individual hiking, cycling and in other similar activities.
* Other duties as required by your manager
Essential
* The minimum working hours per week are 15 & there is a 6-week initial trial
period to ensure compatibility/suitability.
* A positive attitude!
* To be flexible and take constructive feedback well, when engaging in reflective
practice.
* To be able to work overnights, weekends, Christmas period and be available for
emergency cover.
Preferred
* Hold a clean UK driving licence
* Previous experience with LD’s/Autism would be helpful but not essential.
We are a flexible team and can offer hours to suit those with academic commitments.
Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.
We are looking for enthusiastic, empathic, genuine and patient people to join our team, who are interested in making a difference to two adult young men’s lives.
As a team, we support two autistic twin men in their own home, using a range of research-based approaches, such as person centred therapy, elements of applied behaviour analysis, picture exchange communication systems.
Duties
* To assist in the design and implementation of therapeutic programmes.
* To support the individual to be autonomous in self-care.
* To monitor and take accurate data daily.
* To support individuals during times of challenging behaviour.
* To model best practice and professionalism at all times.
* To support the individual in their domestic skills.
* To attend mandatory training, supervision and team meetings.
* To promote safeguarding and wellbeing for the individuals.
* Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends and provide cover.
* To work or be down for cover every other Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing
Day and New Years Eve.
* To support the individual hiking, cycling and in other similar activities.
* Other duties as required by your manager
Essential
* The minimum working hours per week are 15 & there is a 6-week initial trial
period to ensure compatibility/suitability.
* A positive attitude!
* To be flexible and take constructive feedback well, when engaging in reflective
practice.
* To be able to work overnights, weekends, Christmas period and be available for
emergency cover.
Preferred
* Hold a clean UK driving licence
* Previous experience with LD’s/Autism would be helpful but not essential.
We are a flexible team and can offer hours to suit those with academic commitments.
Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.