Support Worker for Lucy

Hi my name is ‘Lucy’. I am 17 years old, I have a diagnosis of Autism, Anxiety and Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) and significant challenging behaviour. I live in my own home in Walsall and have a pet dog called Alfie. Living in my own home has been great and I really enjoy DIY and making my home my own. I really enjoy cooking and baking and regularly treat my team to homemade goods. I struggle to communicate my emotions but I am very creative and use my art to express myself, this can be messy such as painting or crafty such as making candles or building bird houses. I am like most 17 years old’s and enjoy shopping and going out to have fun especially trampolining and long bike rides. I am not always so active, during my down time I like reading true crime books and watching documentary’s.

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 add to my team. I need staff for varying shifts patterns as I require 2-1 support during the day and at night. We currently require part time, full time and bank staff.

**_Responsibilities_**

**Overall objectives of the post**:
To be part of a team providing support for 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 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 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.

I do struggle to build relationships so please be patient with me when you first start. I need to know you are going to be there for me and be able to keep me safe when I am feeling low. With this in mind it is important I get the right type of people to support me. Ideally, I am looking for people with one of more of the following attributes;
- Kind
- Caring
- Direct
- Assertive
- Not fussy
- A good role model that will make me feel safe
- Reliable
- Be committed to me when I am having a challenging time
- Understanding
- Non-judgemental when I am upset
- Able to stick by me
- Able to put my needs first
- To be available to work days nights and weekends
- Keep up with my active lifestyle
Full referencing and a full enhanced check of the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this position.

**_Job Benefits_**
- An exceptionally strong hourly rate of £11.50 per hour
- 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, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Store discounts
- Wellness programmes
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