Support Workers for Thomas

Hi My name is Thomas, I am 44 years old and I have a moderate Learning Disability, autism and epilepsy.

I like to be around people telling them my funny jokes. I enjoy going out in the car and visiting the beach. I like to cook and enjoy the food I have made whilst listening to Buddy Holly and Elvis - my favourite music artists. I see my family regularly and they are very important to me. I want to try new things when I move home, but only when I am ready.

Seco Support, support adults and young people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health difficulties to live in their own homes in the community. They are a friendly and compassionate, person-centred company with significant experience in developing individual packages of support. They are looking for Support Workers to build my new team in Brighton. I need staff for varying shifts patterns as I require 6-1 support during the day and night. They currently require part time, full time and bank staff. All staff must have flexibility and able to work days nights and weekends.

**Responsibilities**

**_Overall objectives of the post: _**
To be part of a team providing support for adults and young people with learning disabilities, complex needs, mental health problems and/or who may exhibit challenging or offending behaviour. Enabling supported people to maximise individual potential for independence within the home and the community as appropriate. To help create a home environment that is happy, safe, empowering and stimulating ensuring the supported person has valued relationships in their life.

**_My teams key responsibilities are: _**
- To support me to leave a long term stay in hospital and move into my home
- To encourage me to develop life skills in relation to domestic task, social activities, money management and relations
- Carry out and support a range of household tasks including cleaning, cooking, washing, minor maintenance and repair tasks as directed, ensuring that high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
- To participate in my assessments and help with the preparation of my individual plans, implementation of action plans and attending my reviews.
- To be fully conversant and act in accordance with Seco Support’s Policies, Procedures and systems
- Promote my personal autonomy ensuring this reflects my views, wishes and opinions
- Record and inform management of any changes observed in my physical health or behaviour and assist with any necessary action in emergencies or where changes require medical attention
- Liaise as required with my family, advocates and professionals
- Comply with all of the legal responsibilities under Health and Safety legislation
- Be aware of and act in accordance with requirements and all internal rules relating to Health & Safety and hygiene, also fire service and Environmental Health Department regulations
- Carry out and support me with house administration
- Co-operate with and participate positively in staff activities and duties, including staff and house meetings, supervision session’s performance, review and training
- Undertake all other duties and tasks commensurate with scope and grade of post as directed by management
- Seco Support is dedicated to providing support that is flexible and responsive to changing needs so this list is not exclusive.
**Qualifications**

**_What you need to work with me_**

An NVQ or equivalent and/or experience in complex care is preferred but full training will be provided through Seco Supports full induction programme and online learning.

The following attributes are a must as I am looking to recruit resilient, observant and likeminded Support Workers who have:

- Dedication
- Reliability
- Patience
- Compassion
- Understanding
- Good communication skills
- Sense of Humour
- Commitment
- Confidence
- Caring
- Open Mindedness
- The ability to see me as a person
- Ability to adapt their communication to meet my needs and preferences
- Understanding of my complex history
- Empathetic
- Structure
Full referencing and a full enhanced check of the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this position.

**Job Benefits**
- An exceptionally strong salary £ 25,350 (full time)
- Company pension
- Access to the ‘Employee Assistance Programme’
- Access to the Blue Light discount card
- Full Induction Programme
- Continuous learning and development
- Career progression

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: £25,350.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekend availability