Support Worker
My Life, Preston
Support Worker
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My Life, Preston
- Part time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 7 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 4f3b7cc5ef784c328ccec346453adc66
Full Job Description
- To assist in the design and implementation of therapeutic programmes.
- To support the individual to be autonomous in self-care.
- To monitor and take accurate data daily.
- To support individuals during times of challenging behaviour.
- To model best practice and professionalism at all times.
- To support the individual in their domestic skills.
- To attend mandatory training, supervision and team meetings.
- To promote safeguarding and wellbeing for the individuals.
- Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends and provide cover.
- To work or be down for cover every other Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Eve.
- To support the individual hiking, cycling and in other similar activities.
- Other duties as required by your manager Essential
- The minimum working hours per week are 15
- A positive attitude!
- To be flexible and take constructive feedback well, when engaging in reflective practice.
- To be able to work overnights, weekends, Christmas period and be available for emergency cover. Preferred
- Hold a clean UK driving licence
- Previous experience with LD's/Autism would be helpful but not essential. Shift times are 9.30am-3.30pm 3.30pm-10.00pm sleep 10pm-9.30am
We are looking for enthusiastic, empathic, genuine and patient people to join our team, who are interested in making a difference to two adult young men's lives. As a team, we support two autistic twin men in their own home, using a range of research-based approaches, such as person centred therapy, elements of applied behaviour analysis, picture exchange communication systems.