We are seeking an experienced, patient, compassionate and reliable Live-In Support Worker to provide person-centred support to an adult with:
• Autism
• Severe learning disabilities
• Epilepsy
• Non-verbal communication needs
PAY: £850 per week, including agreed breaks
LOCATION: IG6 area
POSITION: Live-in Support Worker
SUPPORT: Predominantly required during the daytime
COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Several hours of 2:1 support alongside another Support Worker
The individual generally sleeps well throughout the night, meaning the majority of active support is required during the daytime.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a hands-on, person-centred Live-In Support Worker position for someone who is committed to providing safe, respectful and consistent support.
The individual is non-verbal and communicates through pointing, signing and other non-verbal communication methods. The successful applicant will need to be patient, observant and willing to learn and understand the individual's preferred methods of communication.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Personal Care and Grooming
Providing appropriate assistance with personal hygiene and grooming while maintaining dignity, privacy and respect.
Toileting Support
Providing prompting, checking and hygiene support when required.
Dressing
Supporting appropriate clothing choices and ensuring clothing is suitable for the weather and daily activities.
Meals and Food Safety
Preparing meals, promoting a healthy and balanced diet, and providing appropriate supervision in accordance with the individual's care and risk-management plans.
Epilepsy and Medication
Administering medication in accordance with the care plan, monitoring health and wellbeing, and responding appropriately to seizures in line with the individual's epilepsy management plan.
Daily Living Skills
Encouraging participation in everyday household activities and promoting independence wherever possible.
Money and Communication
Providing appropriate support with everyday transactions and communication when required.
Community Access and Activities
Supporting meaningful activities such as walks, cinema trips and other community-based activities.
Community activities are supported on a 2:1 basis, meaning the Live-In Support Worker will work alongside another Support Worker for several hours during the day.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are particularly interested in applicants with experience supporting adults with:
• Autism
• Severe learning disabilities
• Non-verbal communication needs
• Epilepsy and seizure management
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Personal care
• Medication administration
The successful candidate should be:
• Patient, calm and compassionate
• Comfortable providing hands-on personal care
• Confident supporting a non-verbal individual
• Able to recognise changes in behaviour, health and wellbeing
• Able to understand behaviour as a form of communication
• Comfortable maintaining established routines and boundaries
• Able to promote independence, choice and dignity
• Reliable, consistent and responsible
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a 2:1 support team
• Able to maintain accurate and appropriate care records
Experience with signing, Makaton or other alternative communication methods would be an advantage.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to complete an Enhanced DBS check, as well as any required training and competency assessments
Salary description
£850.00 - £850.00 per week