Support Worker

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Support Worker Needed It’s not easy, and it’s not for everyone. But as a support worker, the rewards can be so much bigger than the challenges. You really will make a positive difference to people’s lives. We need you to be resilient, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people.

Being a support worker takes bravery, patience and commitment. But working with autistic people gives so much more in return. About the client: A specialist autism service for eight adults in Radstock, Somerset. The service is close to local amenities and within easy access to major bus routes, train stations and motorways linking it to the neighbouring towns of Bath and Bristol. This ’robust’ service brings together the best qualities of a ’local’ service with the support and expertise of an established and well-respected service provider. Our Services: A low stimulus, homely and relaxed environment, whilst offering robust furnishings Four apartment style studio rooms with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) kitchen units and en-suite bedrooms to promote independence, whilst maintaining safety Four large en-suite bedrooms A very spacious and modern kitchen, lounge and dining area with patio doors leading onto a large, secure garden Innovative person-centred support programmes and personal activity planners Intensive interactive communication and environment One-to-one specialist support as required Access to education and supported employment opportunities Progression through a care pathway to live as independently as possible You will be required to do the following; Support the safeguarding of adults, putting their well being above anything else Be alert to signs of abuse or distress and monitor their physical and emotional needs To be able to remain calm and be a calming influence on the children Undertake any necessary training To supervise the adults both within and outside of the home Use a proactive approach if an adult displays behaviour that they may be a risk to themselves or others Have an understanding of the care standards and relevant guidance Have an understanding of care plans and risk assessments Be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check Benefits Opportunity for immediate start (subject to referencing and checks) Flexible working shift pattern Opportunity for sleep-ins 30 days holiday If this is the career you want, please submit your CV or call Danielle on (phone number removed).

This is an opportunity that you don’t want to miss out on. We look forward to hearing from you! Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS?

This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing