Sanctuary Health has a permanent job vacancy for an experienced and dedicated Support Worker to work full-time within an Autism Hub based in Guernsey.
The salary for this permanent Support Worker role is £19,901-£27,181 per annum. Staff are required to work a shift system that offers support 24 hours a day, and work alongside colleagues and this includes senior staff.
Summary:
- The Autism Hub will enable individuals with autism to achieve better outcomes whilst remaining a part of their community. Our further aim is that through effective planning and service provision, people with autism can live their lives with as much independence as possible.
- The post holder is a member of the adult disability service that supports people with autism and learning disability.
- The post holder will be based at the Autism Hub- Le Vieux Jardin- a supported living accommodation service with 24-hour care provision.
- Staff are involved in all aspects of maintaining the area using the active support model, this may include cleaning, shopping, washing ironing, cooking etc.
- Staff will take on the role of key worker, ensuring the role is undertaken in accordance with service principles, procedures and quality standards, and participate in providing a high standard of physical and emotional care to service users.
- Staff are expected to hold a driving licence and be prepared to drive service vehicles. The Manager can apply a level of flexibility with this requirement.
Duties:
- To participate with senior staff and members of the team in providing and maintaining a homely environment, and work in a person centred way, respecting the rights and dignity of the individual.
- To promote the well-being and general health of service users, and report any change in the needs of service users to senior staff.
- Act as shift leader when allocated by manager, this will include - co-ordinating and organising tasks and activities to be undertaken on shift.
- To provide and assist service users, as stated in their care plan, in all aspects of their personal care needs as required by their condition, culture and wishes with sensitivity, respect and dignity.
- To support and accompany service users with person centred social activities, holidays and activities that support personal wellbeing using the active support model within the community and their home.
Requirements of the Support Assistant:
- To be willing to work towards the Level 3 VQ Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent (e.g. Level 3 BTEC Advanced Certificate in Positive Behavioural Support)
- To hold a valid driving licence (this may be negotiated with the manager dependant on area.)
- To have a good level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Competent IT skills.
- To be friendly and approachable.
- An understanding of person centred care and support
- To have patience and empathy when supporting service users.
- Have the ability to work as part of a team.
Apply today:
This Support Worker role is advertised by Victor Rosado; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
