Full-Time Support Worker

This is an amazing opportunity to work with a wonderful young person on their journey into their own home, they are a young person with Autism & Learning Disabilities & has difficulties to communicate. They like consistent structure & routine in their day & need a staff team that will support them with a range of activities. They enjoy Disney, TV, You Tube & music, matching up colours, cooking, walks on the beach & the countryside. 

We need support staff who will work with them for the long term, it is essential that we build trust & strong relationships with them to support his. 

We need positive loyal, committed staff who will share their journey with a minimum two years experience working with autistic adults with a learning disability. Knowledge experience of Positive Behaviour Support, Effective communication skills, experience of communication aids such as PECS, Now/Next etc. intensive interactions, Understanding of sensory needs.

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

To support the person in your care to enjoy life 
To encourage the person in your care to maintain & develop life skills & to be part of their transition into the community 
To plan & carried out activities, games & interact with their chosen activities. 
To complete daily paperwork & reports accurately when necessary 
To carry out range of household tasks including cleaning, washing, minor maintenance & repair tasks as directed, ensuring that high standards of hygiene & cleanliness are always maintained. 
To be familiar & act in accordance with Orbis support policies & procedures & systems 
To comply with all legal responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation. 
To carry out house administration duties as required 
Co-operative with & participate positively in staff activities & duties, including attending staff meetings, supervisions sessions performance reviews & to attend training. 
To act in a calm & professional manner at all times. 

Location: 

West of Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

Training location will be Howard Street, North Shields 

Salary

£12.50 an hour

Benefits

NMW for sleep in’s with enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays. £10 enhancement per night for waking nights. Enhanced bank holiday rates. Sickness & Health & Well-being benefits included.

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