Bank Female Support Worker - Nechells, United Kingdom - LDA Care Ltd

LDA Care Ltd

Verified Company

Nechells, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Bank Autism Support Worker (Female)

Pay:
Days - £12.00 / Nights - £13.00 / Bank Hols - £17.00

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 awarded (T&C's apply)
We are currently recruiting for Bank support workers to support an individual with autism within the
BRIERLEY HILL area.

Role Description
At LDA Care we are committed to Equal Opportunities. We currently have a great opportunity for dedicated Bank Autism Support Workers to work with a young autistic lady.

The individual will be living on her home, so we are looking for Support Workers who can provide
24-hour support throughout her day.

**Person Specification

Qualities which are important to me**
_Must like dogs Important
This is really important as I have a service dog which support staff will need to support me with

Kindness
Thrillseeker (enjoys doing exciting things)
Good at explaining things
I need my support staff to be able to explain things to me in a way which I will understand.
Patient & understanding
Fun
Good communicator

- know how to use iPad for communicating & Makaton sign language (I can teach you these things too)

Interested in, or good at Art & Craft activities (I love making things)
Know how to use a slow cooker
Good at teaching new things/prompting without taking over.
Speak to me as an adult.
Respectful when I need support with selfcare.
Good initiative and good at coming up with ideas
Good at giving personal space but offering safe touch/hugs when needed.
Happy to support me with swimming and other physical activities I enjoy.
Don't mind being outside & walking in all weathers
Good at solving problems when they happen

- staying calm in a crisis and helping me to know what to do

Good at recognising health needs and being able to respond promptly and calmly
Don't be a 'knowitall'

She likes:

Going to Church

Dogs

MUST LIKE DOGS
Movies
Puzzles
Board games
Card games
Grafts
Scrap booking
Switch
Tiktok
YouTube
Zoos
Safari Park
Fair grounds

About The Role within the Company:

You will be part of a small team of dedicated Support Workers and working alongside the Team Leader/facilitator and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner in providing excellent support to this young lady who deserves the best support to enjoy a quality life.

You will have a willingness to undertake training on Positive Behaviour Support, Safeguarding Vulnerable adults, Autism, and person-centred planning, Total Communication and other specific training that will be provided.

You will be line managed by the Team Leader/facilitator.

What's in it for you?
-
£250 when you introduce a Friend:

Contract
Great Pay
Pension Enrolment
Standard Sick Pay
Free training
Weekly pay
Paid holiday
Ongoing Training / Coaching throughout your role
Opportunities to progress & develop

COVID-19 considerations:

All support workers must adhere to government guidelines about their injections.

Schedule:

12 hour shifts 10:30 to 22:30 Days / 22:30 to 10:30 Nights.
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Overtime

Licence/Certification:

Autism (preferred)
Driving Licence (preferred)

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_Refer a friend bonus is payable at_
- £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their first shift.
- £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their probation period.

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