Support Worker 2173 - Hawick, United Kingdom - Encompass

Encompass

Verified Company

Hawick, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

I am a young man with autism living at home with my Mum in Hawick.

I have a learning disability, epilepsy and am non-verbal, so you will need to take time to get to know me.

I have an existing team who provide support for me throughout the day from 9.00a.m until 4.00p.m, with an occasional sleep-over.

I have access to a day centre during the week and exclusive use of an indoor space in central Hawick for use at the weekends.

My support workers always work together in pairs.

Although I would prefer someone with previous experience, my team would also be happy to work with someone who hasn't done this before, but has the right aptitude and willingness to learn.

I am currently looking for someone with occasional or part-time availability to join my existing team.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Keeping me safe at all times
Supporting me to be as independent as possible in all daily activities including eating & drinking.
Supporting me to communicate effectively by having the skills, knowledge and competence to communicate with me.
Support me to access opportunities for growth, development and continued learning.
Always give me sufficient time and levels of support to complete activities.
Any other reasonable tasks as required.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Previous experienced of autism and severe learning disabilities preferred, however a willingness to learn would also be acceptable.
Experienced of epilepsy preferred.
Experienced in moving and assisting.
Must have lots of patience and be caring and sensitive to the problems disabilities can bring.
Honest, reliable and respectful of confidentiality.
Able to work well as part of a small team.
Ideally nonsmoker who is relatively fit and able to provide hands on assistance.
Ideally driver with own car but not essential.

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