Support Worker - LD/ASD
Support Worker - LD/ASD
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Job Description
Target Housing is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives and empower people to achieve independence. If youd like a real sense of job satisfaction great career prospects and a competitive benefits package you could be who were looking for!
Salary Starts at 25715 rises to 27025 after 12 months and to 27955 after 24 months (pro rata)
The role is based in Sheffield and is a 24/7 service and will involve waking night shifts weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota system.
Our teams deliver high quality support to individuals who have a learning disability and /or autism. The support will be provided in our accommodation as well as in the community and other appropriate settings.
You will work as part of a small team and be responsible for completing risk assessments support plans and other paperwork. You will play an instrumental part in empowering individuals to live more independently co-ordinating support with other key agencies attending multi-disciplinary meetings.
The support will include but not be limited to assisting with daily living skills including shopping attending appointments accessing community resources health care and accessing and dealing with benefits to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Deliver 1:1 support to clients in line with the goals set out in their support plan
- Liaise with the others involved in an individuals care regarding progress towards set goals
- Keep up to date accurate and professional recordings of support delivery
- Liaise with external agencies and professionals involved in the persons support
- Work flexibly as part of the staff rota to ensure safe staffing levels are met
- Encourage and support service users to take part in activities
- Encourage service users to contribute fully to their care and support plan
- Support service users with personal administration form filling and making benefit claims as necessary
This is not an exhaustive list of duties.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS check.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Experience of working with people with LD and or ASD
- An understanding of relevant legislation relating to vulnerable adults
- Experience of working in partnership with Local Authorities and Health/Social Care professionals
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care is preferred
- Intermediate IT skills which must include Outlook Word and Excel
- Effective and clear written communication skills in report writing risk assessments and form completion
- Excellent time-management skills
There are many great reasons to join our team!
- Great opportunities for career development
- Paid for Enhanced DBS check
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
Dont meet every single requirement
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they cant tick every box but we realise the perfect candidate doesnt exist. So if you can do most of what were looking for go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture.
We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview) please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about the role please get in touch with Amanda Fields Head of Care.
We look forward to speaking with you soon!
Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible!
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Employment Type
Full-Time
