About the Role :Our main priority is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own!
We're seeking to recruit some great new support workers; people with the right values and behaviours to work in our care service – could this be you?This is a 24hr package for this service user due to them now living in their own home their required hours have increased.
You will also be required to work every second weekend.A driving license is required for this role as the service user has a mobility car and enjoys going out in the car.You don't need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications – we're happy to work with you to help you become an excellent care worker.
Above all we want someone that shares in our values.These are:a commitment to quality and being the best we cantreating the people we support with compassionshowing dignity and respect to the people we will be working withhaving trust and respect for all members of our team.About Them:Our service user is 25, he has Ataxic Cerebral Palsy, learning Disability and Autism spectrum Disorder and can display challenging behaviour, this may show in signs of apprehension and/or aggression.
At these times staff are required to support, reassure and follow the behaviour support plan and PRN protocol to ensure both staff and service user are safe.
There is significant input from the learning disability team, family and social work to ensure staff are supported with challenges faced.
Service user is mobile, however has a wheelchair on hand for times when this is needed out with his home.
Service user is nonverbal, however communicates effectively using assistive technology.
Behaviours that challenge training will be given to new staff as well as shadowing shifts with experienced staff.Duties-The successful Male Support Worker will support in household tasks and maintenance of tenancy, personal care, assistance with medication and provision of preparing and serving nutritious meals and socialising.Activities enjoyed:M&D's especially.
Service user loves any theme park or carnival and tends to go here on a few occasions each week.
Particularly enjoys the Halloween events and Christmas events.Go karting and virtual reality.Being out in his car.Occasionally enjoys going for a sunbed.Enjoys spending time on his computer and finding out if there are any carnivals to attend.What can you expect:Day trips outSupporting with hobbies and activitiesSocial tripsSupporting with daily choresManagement of behaviour which challenges in accordance with proactive and reactive strategies.Benefits:Cost of PVG coveredFamily friendly policy to include enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more.
Care Worker of the Month financial awardRefer a friend scheme (total award £1000)Excellent trainingPension schemeCycle to work schemeShare saver schemeEye test vouchersEmployee Assistance Programme (Access to Free counselling service)Wellbeing service (Access to trained mental health & wellbeing advisors)Mears Annual Family Fun Day for you and your family to places like Blairdrummond Safari Park, M&Ds Themepark, fully paid for including lunchMears Rewards - A performance recognition platform whereby you can be rewarded in high street vouchers20K free life coverRole Criteria: ?If you have what it take to make a difference to someone life and have the passion to go above and beyond, we need to hear from you!
EnthusiasmPassionCompassionThe ability to show dignity and respect to our service usersIf you feel you have skills needed, please apply below via the link.
For any further questions please contact Vickie on , quoting the job reference number.