Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 December 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13 to £13 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2025 |
| Location: | Gateshead, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Seco Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Johnathan |
Summary
Seco Support Limited are recruiting a support team for Johnathan who lives in his own home in Gateshead.
Why Join Our Team?
We prioritise the well-being of our employees, believing in looking after our employees just as much as we do the people we support. Our priorities include offering support, coaching, and a reflective space to help you thrive. Join a collaborative team that works creatively to achieve shared goals. The benefits of working with us include:
• £25,350.00 per annum
• 28 days annual leave + up to 4 additional leave days
• Company pension
• Full induction & ongoing paid training
• Retail discounts
• Medical Cashback Plan (after probation)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous professional & personal development
• Career progression opportunities
About us
We support adults and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health difficulties to live independently in the community. As a compassionate, person-centred company, we focus on creating individualised support packages that empower people to live fulfilling lives. We believe everyone deserves to have deep, caring and meaningful relationships, the right to grow and develop and have access to a safe and welcoming home.
We believe services should be tailored to each individual and that creativity and thinking outside the box are key to delivering bespoke support.
About Johnathan
Johnathan is 20 years old, and has a diagnosis of a Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and Tic Disorder. He can struggle communicating which can lead to significant behaviours that challenge. His Team supports him to overcome this with distraction techniques and engagement. Johnathan is strong and determined and doesn’t let his challenges get the better of him. He requires personal care which is regulated by CQC. He is very kind, curious and active and has a great sense of humour.
Johnathan enjoys being outdoors playing tag or kicking his ball around with his Support Team, he likes playing with his toys, relaxing in his toy room, drawing, and writing in his books. He is very sociable and loves to spend time with those around him, this can be walking or singing and dancing; one of his favourite songs is Celebration. He enjoys learning new skills with his Support Team. He has a car which he goes out in most days with his team to places he likes to visit; he enjoys spending time with his family who visit regularly and take him out for drives.
Key responsibilities:
• Encourage development of life skills (domestic tasks, social activities, money management, relationships).
• Assist with household tasks (cleaning, cooking, washing, maintenance), maintaining high hygiene standards.
• Participate in assessments, planning, and reviews, including action plan implementation.
• Adhere to Seco Support’s Policies, Procedures, and systems.
• Promote personal autonomy, reflecting my views and preferences.
• Record and report changes in health or behaviour, assisting in emergencies or medical needs.
• Communicate with family, advocates, and professionals as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and internal regulations (fire safety, hygiene, environmental health).
• Assist with house administration tasks.
• Participate in staff activities, including meetings, supervision, and training.
• Undertake additional duties as directed by management.
• Follow CQC legislation and guidelines.
About you
The ideal candidate for Johnathan will have experience working in complex supported living services, residential services or hospital settings, but full training will be provided through Seco Supports full induction programme and online learning. Above all else, you will need to be:
• Dedicated, determined, and reliable
• Open-minded with problem-solving skills
• Proactive, confident, and caring
• Passionate about supporting people with complex needs
• Fun, empathetic, and adaptable in communication.
• Drivers and those with relevant NVQ’s/ Diplomas are preferred to support Johnathan.
Full referencing and a full enhanced check of the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this position.
Why Join Our Team?
We prioritise the well-being of our employees, believing in looking after our employees just as much as we do the people we support. Our priorities include offering support, coaching, and a reflective space to help you thrive. Join a collaborative team that works creatively to achieve shared goals. The benefits of working with us include:
• £25,350.00 per annum
• 28 days annual leave + up to 4 additional leave days
• Company pension
• Full induction & ongoing paid training
• Retail discounts
• Medical Cashback Plan (after probation)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous professional & personal development
• Career progression opportunities
About us
We support adults and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health difficulties to live independently in the community. As a compassionate, person-centred company, we focus on creating individualised support packages that empower people to live fulfilling lives. We believe everyone deserves to have deep, caring and meaningful relationships, the right to grow and develop and have access to a safe and welcoming home.
We believe services should be tailored to each individual and that creativity and thinking outside the box are key to delivering bespoke support.
About Johnathan
Johnathan is 20 years old, and has a diagnosis of a Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and Tic Disorder. He can struggle communicating which can lead to significant behaviours that challenge. His Team supports him to overcome this with distraction techniques and engagement. Johnathan is strong and determined and doesn’t let his challenges get the better of him. He requires personal care which is regulated by CQC. He is very kind, curious and active and has a great sense of humour.
Johnathan enjoys being outdoors playing tag or kicking his ball around with his Support Team, he likes playing with his toys, relaxing in his toy room, drawing, and writing in his books. He is very sociable and loves to spend time with those around him, this can be walking or singing and dancing; one of his favourite songs is Celebration. He enjoys learning new skills with his Support Team. He has a car which he goes out in most days with his team to places he likes to visit; he enjoys spending time with his family who visit regularly and take him out for drives.
Key responsibilities:
• Encourage development of life skills (domestic tasks, social activities, money management, relationships).
• Assist with household tasks (cleaning, cooking, washing, maintenance), maintaining high hygiene standards.
• Participate in assessments, planning, and reviews, including action plan implementation.
• Adhere to Seco Support’s Policies, Procedures, and systems.
• Promote personal autonomy, reflecting my views and preferences.
• Record and report changes in health or behaviour, assisting in emergencies or medical needs.
• Communicate with family, advocates, and professionals as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and internal regulations (fire safety, hygiene, environmental health).
• Assist with house administration tasks.
• Participate in staff activities, including meetings, supervision, and training.
• Undertake additional duties as directed by management.
• Follow CQC legislation and guidelines.
About you
The ideal candidate for Johnathan will have experience working in complex supported living services, residential services or hospital settings, but full training will be provided through Seco Supports full induction programme and online learning. Above all else, you will need to be:
• Dedicated, determined, and reliable
• Open-minded with problem-solving skills
• Proactive, confident, and caring
• Passionate about supporting people with complex needs
• Fun, empathetic, and adaptable in communication.
• Drivers and those with relevant NVQ’s/ Diplomas are preferred to support Johnathan.
Full referencing and a full enhanced check of the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this position.
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