We are currently recruiting part time support staff to work with Rebecca, a lady living in the Wishaw area of North Lanarkshire.
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
Rebecca is looking for 2 team members who can support her part time - please see below.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced support worker who has experience of autism and mental health.
"I am Rebecca, I'm a funny person I have a great sense of humor.
I am very artistic and I love nice clothes and make-up.
I am polite and confident around people who know me well, I do like to have my own space too.
I am grateful for my friends and family and always make time for others.
I am a social person and like to be out and about in the community."
What I am looking for...
Someone who is gentle, kind and caring and can ask me how I am feeling.
Someone who will include me in what is happening and encourage me to take part in things, increasing my independence Someone calmly confident in a stressful situation as I can pick up on the moods of people around me and this can make me anxious.
Someone who doesn't ask too many questions and can keep sentences short and simple.
Someone who likes a good laugh and a little carry on.
Someone who can respect me and give me space when I ask for it.
Shifts are on a 2 week rota as follows..... Week 1 - Monday & Tues - both 9.30-2.30pm Week 2 - Sat & Sunday - both 10-4pm There will be the opportunity to do overtime during team holiday times.
We are looking for individuals who share our values: - Go above and beyond - do their best and strive to achieve the best for the person they support, are committed and passionate to ensuring that the person they support has the same opportunities in life that we all have.
Challenge the status quo - will be the voice and advocate for the person they support, are resilient, driven and open to new challenges and ways of thinking Do the right thing - are honesty and have integrity, ensure that the person they work for is kept safe and their colleagues work environment is good place to be.
Find the joy in the ordinary - are able to appreciate the small things and able to value and see small goals as achievements Look at the world from a different perspective - seeing the world through someone else's eyes, listen to what's not being said and learning new ways to communicate with people Make a difference - be everything from a gym buddy to singing along with someone's favourite song, musician to film buff.
Encourage the person you support to do the things they love and encourage them to try new activities.
Take responsibility - be responsible and take ownership of decisions, speak up and make suggestions to better peoples like.
Job description We believe life is worth living when the things that matter most are present.
Love, Family, Friendship, Work, Freedom to direct the course of our lives, the opportunity to learn and contribute.
We believe that's what ordinary living is all about.
To provide person centred care and support to the people Support for Ordinary Living work for in line with the mission, vision and values of the organisation the support worker role will: Support an individual to live in their own home/ family home and help the individual live the lifestyle they choose.
Assist with personal care for example bathing where applicable.
Encourage and support people to make life choices.
Support individual to safeguard their property/ health & wellbeing/ finances and take appropriate action, when necessary,e.g., call NHS 24 or Doctor in case of emergency.
Support people to become a valued member of their local community and support and encourage them to maintain and develop relationships with their friends, their family and their neighbours.
Encourage and support people to get involved in social activities.
Assist people with domestic tasks such as housework, shopping cooking and cleaning.
Treat people with dignity and respect at all times and recognise their rights to make their own choices.
Support the individual to meet their outcomes in line with their Outcome based support plan and plan for the future.
To work as part as a Self-Directed team, working in a consistent and flexible manner to support the individual to meet the outcomes outlined in the outcome-based support plan.
Adhere to SOL's policies and procedures to attend all planned meetings / training as requested.
Be an ambassador to SOL, safeguarding the positive image and reputation of the organisation.
We Are Looking for Someone Who Is: Reliable Trustworthy Person-Centred Adopts a common-sense approach to their work Flexible in terms of approach and availability for work and meetings/ training when requested Able to think and work in a reflective way Positive in their outlook and open to new ideas and change Demonstrates respect and commitment for the Individual they work for, and all other persons linked with SOL Able to negotiate, listen and communicate well Non-Judgmental Comfortable with taking direction but can also work in self Directed Sympathetic to the values and beliefs of SOL Respect and maintain confidentiality but have ability to whistle blow when required Committed earn and develop new skills Working towards qualification for registration for SSSC