Specialist Support Worker-bank

20 hours ago

Bath, United Kingdom CJP Outreach Services Full time

**Specialised Support Worker**

**Location: Keynsham**

**Hours: Bank.**

**Salary**:£16 per hour

Working in care is not just a job; it's an extraordinary opportunity to be a hero in someone else's story. Every day, care workers have the power to transform lives through compassion, dedication, and the simple act of being there for those who need it most. Whether comforting someone in their most vulnerable moments, offering a gentle touch, or providing essential support, care workers embody the essence of heroism. It's not about grand gestures, but the small, everyday acts that make an immeasurable impact on the lives of others.

**A full UK driving license and access to your own car is essential for this role.**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Implement Positive Behavioural Support Plans**:

- Adhere to and update positive behavioural support plans as needed.
- Ensure the effective implementation of strategies outlined in the support plans.
- **Provide 2:1 Support**:

- Offer continuous 2:1 support to ensure the safety and well-being of the individual.
- Handle challenging behaviours with a calm and patient approach.
- **Support During 12-Hour Shifts**:

- Work 12-hour shifts, including 8-8 days and nights, providing comprehensive care.
- Assist with activities of daily living and provide emotional support.
- **Community Access Facilitation**:

- Safely facilitate the individual's access to the community.
- Accompany and support outings, ensuring the individual's safety and well-being.
- Encourage them to pursue the activities they enjoy doing, such as keeping active or visiting close family and friends.
- **Person centred care**:

- Encourage and enable the individual to develop and maintain their independence.
- Empower the individual to make choices about their own life, and support them by meeting their unique needs.
- **Crisis Support**:

- Be prepared to offer crisis support when required.
- Maintain composure and effectively manage crisis situations.
- **Non-Verbal Communication**:

- Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in supporting non-verbal individuals.
- Utilize effective communication techniques to connect with the individual.
- **Documentation and Reporting**:

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of support provided, incidents, and individual progress. Generate reports as required.

**Benefits/Package**
- Industry and bespoke training plan - tailored to meet the needs of the individuals you support
- Career development and ongoing training opportunities
- Full support and supervision
- Mileage reimbursement - increased recently to support the recent fuel price increases
- Rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to an individual’s life
- Working for an outstanding CQC rated provider

The refer a friend scheme is worth £200 in total. This is split £100 after the person has worked 100 hours and then another £100 when they have passed probation (6 months usually).

**Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others?**

**Job Type**: Freelance

**Salary**: Up to £16.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme

Day range:

- Monday to Friday

Shift:

- Day shift
- Night shift

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- support worker: 1 year (required)
- Mental Health: 1 year (required)
- Challenging Behaviour: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: CJPTB001

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