support worker
4 the last 301 days, recently 2024-04-17
Responsibility
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- specialist Support Worker
- collaborate with service users to create and implement tailored support plans, focusing on their unique aspirations, strengths, and areas of development
Show more +11 - assist individuals in acquiring and enhancing essential life skills, such as cooking, personal hygiene, budgeting, and household management
- offer empathetic and compassionate support to address emotional and psychological well-being, promoting mental health and resilience
- support service users with medication management, healthcare appointments, and maintaining overall health and well-being
- facilitate community participation and inclusion, enabling individuals to engage in social activities, access local services, and build meaningful relationships
- implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies and interventions to promote positive outcomes and reduce challenging behaviours
- provide person-centred support to adults with diverse needs, including but not limited to autism., learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments
- maintain accurate and comprehensive records, documenting progress, incidents, and outcomes as required by regulatory guidelines
- work closely with colleagues, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to ensure holistic and coordinated care for service users
- this position is situated in Reading and easily accessible through major public transportation routes
- are you passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives? Do you have a heart for empowering individuals and helping them lead their best lives? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as Specialist Support Workers
- additionally, there are two sleep-ins required each week on a rotational basis
Requirements
- jigsaw aspires to provide services that enable and empower the people it supports and its staff
- we are committed to the framework of Positive and Proactive Care and a Positive and Proactive workforce
- this supports our agenda of continuous improvement
Show more +20 - previous experience of working with social care
- experience working with young people with complex diagnoses
- driving license and vehicle
- creative and innovative
- satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
- jigsaw is committed to this human rights-based framework
- demonstrate willingness and capability to work various shift patterns, including weekends and public holidays, and participate in the company’s on-call system
- the ability to lone work and on own initiative without direct supervision
- maintain a professional manner at all times with regard to confidentiality. Always be mindful of empowerment, enablement, dignity and respect
- the ability to keep calm in emergency situations
- flexible manner with a commitment to team work
- care: 3 years
- we want to celebrate our successes and applaud positive and proactive support whilst at the same time radically transform culture, leadership and professional practice to deliver care and support which keeps people safe, and promotes recovery
- commitment to rights based and strengths based support
- the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing as this is the person's preferred method of communication when upset
- embrace's diversity and shows commitment to equality of opportunity
- prioritises health and safety and shows a commitment to ensuring a safe working environment
- if you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey of supporting individuals to achieve their full potential, apply now and become a part of our dedicated team
- reading, Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work
- in return you’ll receive a competitive salary, free parking, access to a variety of discounts and a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme
low salary - 11% lower than the average in this position
Earnings for position support worker
support worker - How much money do you make working at this position?
Average salary at company JIGSAW CREATIVE CARE is 1600£.
The national average salary is 1800£.
1400 £
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1850 £
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2300 £
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