Enabling Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom livability Full time

Would you enjoy working in Social Care?

Do you want to make a real difference?

Do you have the values, passion and empathy we are looking for?

We are looking for people who want to make a positive contribution to people's lives. If this is you, we would love to hear from you.

Your role will include:

  • Supporting the individual to lead a full and active life and do things they enjoy, sensitively and persistently trying to new things to open up new opportunities for the person supported
  • Developing the individual independent living skills and involving them in aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and decorating;
  • Supporting the individual in their sensory routine, trialling and testing new sensory experiences;
  • Supporting the individual communicate their wants and needs and develop new ways of doing this, communicating with them in a personcentred way;
  • Supporting the individual to manage their anxieties, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autismspecific approaches;

Personal Attributes:

  • Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in with the hobbies and interests of the person supported and is able to facilitate connections with new people and places;
  • Has a reasonable level of physical fitness and is able / likes to participate in active pursuits such as running and swimming;
  • Is confident enough to try new things and take positive risks on a regular basis;
  • Exudes a warm friendly and fun presence;
  • Prefers working as part of a group or team;
  • Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement;

Skills, Knowledge and experience:

Essential:

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities
  • Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties;

Desirable:

  • Experience of engaging vulnerable people with complex needs in meaningful activities.

Thank you for choosing Livability
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Our Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we welcome you, along with our benefits and induction programme.

The Welcome Bonus scheme is for new staff:
For Enabling Support Workers and Team Leaders joining our team. When you join, you will receive a comprehensive induction, ongoing support and training.

Following a successful probation, you will receive £500, and another £500 on the arrival of your first anniversary wit

h Livability.
Subject to T&C's

Recommend a Friend
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If you know someone who would share our commitment to provide first-class care to the people we support, we want to hear from you. As an existing and valued member of our Livability team, who shares our values and aspirations, we invite your recommendations. In return, we will thank you with a reward of up to £250.

What we can offer you:

  • A competitive salary
days paid annual leave + bank holidays

  • Company sick pay
  • A Golden Hello bonus of £500 after 12 months
  • Paid induction with opportunity for development and learning
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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