Support Worker - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom - ADAMHS

ADAMHS
ADAMHS
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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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SUPPORT WORKER

You will be required to have a driving licence, insurance with business use and the use of a suitable vehicle.

Any of the following talents would be advantageous:

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Musician/singer
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Artistic:

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Sport:

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Drama:

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Cooking:

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Dance

The Role


As a Support Worker, you will be supporting people aged 16 and over to live the life they want, ensuring they have choice and control over the planning and delivery of their support.

The people who attend the service have learning disabilities and mental health support needs. You must be creative, enjoy being outside and be able to work in a kitchen or cafe environment.

You will inspire the people you support to try new things and be prepared to take part in the activities yourself.

You will create and deliver an activities programme to meet the needs of the people you support.


Core duties.
You will enjoy variety and assist people in the following ways:

  • Enable people to learn the skills they need to live the life they choose.
  • Working with service user support plans to deliver an outcomefocused service. This includes developing and delivering their support plan and reviewing the support they receive.
  • Lead the group in activities.
  • Training, supporting, and encouraging people to find opportunities in education, employment and leisure.
  • Supporting people with their daytoday travel arrangements.
  • You will have to keep some written records, using IT systems as required, including support plans, financial information, and health and safety records.
  • Responsible for adult and children's safeguarding.
  • Complete risk assessments.
In addition to the above, a Support Worker is expected to:

  • Be prepared to work flexibly.
  • Complete all required training either by elearning or attending courses.
  • Adhere to our policies, procedures and standards as published.
  • Keep information about the people we support, colleagues and the company confidential.
  • We want you to develop professionally as a Support Worker. This means that you are expected to be involved with and contribute to meetings, work towards gaining qualifications, attend training courses and be willing to learn new skills and ways of working.
  • You are expected to keep all areas clean and tidy.
You will be responsible for keeping the kitchen area clean and following daily record-keeping procedures.


General:

The duties and expectations in this job description are not exhaustive. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time within the general scope of the post.


Experience and Skills Required

  • You must be fun and be able to bring positive energy to all activities.
Basic computer literacy with good numeracy and literacy skills

  • Excellent school record with a good academic performance
  • Good levels of literacy and numeracy evidenced by GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4/C or higher
  • 2 recent references.
  • Current Enhance DBS (which can be arranged).
  • The right to live and work in the UK.
  • Creative and forward thinking.
  • Positive, enthusiastic, honest, reliable and selfmotivated.
  • Must understand responsibilities regarding safeguarding adults and children (training provided).

ADAMHS provided the following inclusive hiring information:


We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.


Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent


Salary:

£21,000.00 per year


Day range:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Physical setting:

  • Day centre

Shift:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Application question(s):

  • Do you know any BSL or Makaton?

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
In person
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