Female Support Worker

**Job Introduction**:
Would you like to be part of a small and highly specialised service which is committed to supporting me in my home and in the community?

Would you like to be involved and support me to be as independent as possible?

Would you like to be well trained and well supported, and know that you are making a positive difference every time you go to work?

**About Me**

I am a female in my 50’s with a diagnosis of Epilepsy which is well controlled with medication; I also have a profound learning disability, and I am non-verbal. I am looking for individuals to support me at Rix House Residential Care Home in Keighley and out in my local community.

It is very important to me, that I have a staff team that understands my various conditions and they are patient and understanding towards me as sometimes I can be quite energetic, and I will therefore need staff to keep me safe. I need a consistent approach with my support and need encouragement throughout the day to help me with my eating and drinking, personal hygiene, moving and handling and other activities that I may like to complete, it is also important to let me progress at my own pace.

Even though I am non-verbal I can understand some things that are said to me such as my name, therefore communication is very important to me, and staff must get to know me well and understand my communication preferences when supporting me.

I enjoy lots of activities in and out of the community which include sensory stories, watching TV, accessing the sensory room at Rix House, pampering sessions, visits to local parks, cafés and shopping centres, I also like to be supported to face time my mum and dad 3 times a week and visit them at home when possible as I have a very proactive, positive and close relationship with my family who are very involved with me. When out in the community I sometimes need to use my manual wheelchair to keep me safe, I will need staff to support me with this, I also have a bus pass, and I am happy to travel on public transport or by taxi.

I need full support with my daily living tasks, and I have some intolerances to food that you will need to support me with, I have robust support plans and risk assessments in place that you will need to read to help you to get to know me.

**Training and Development**

We offer training to all those who want to develop their skills and competencies not just in the care sector but in other areas too. Please note accredited training will be offered after your probation period ends which is 6 months, and may include Diplomas and apprenticeships in health and social care.

**Role Responsibility**:
**What will I be doing?**

Rix House is a large Residential Care Home in Keighley West Yorkshire, and we have high expectations for our staff. You will receive all the necessary training to support me and this will take place locally in either Keighley or Bradford

**About the role**
- Supporting me with my personal hygiene needs.
- Supporting me in my own home and in the community with activities I like and try new activities I might like
- Supporting me throughout the day with eating and drinking.
- Supporting me to take my daily medication.
- You will also be required to work alongside specialists, family and other staff at Rix House who are part of multi-disciplinary team.

**You should be**
- Experienced in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism.
- Must hold the Care Certificate or a diploma in Health and Social Care.
- Be resilient, patient and understanding, It may take a while for you to be able to develop a strong bond with me.
- Have good communication skills.
- Have a good understanding of my medical condition of Epilepsy (full training will be provided for this).
- Be consistent in your support approach.
- Be able to use language effectively to enable me to widen my opportunities and understanding.
- All my support is recorded on a handheld electronic device therefore you must be confident in the use of technology.
- Be willing to support me out in the community on your own and push me in my wheelchair if this is needed.

**You should have**
- The right attitude
- A good attendance record.
- Ability to work well as part of my core team and with other professionals involved in my support.

**About us**:
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

**What Benefits Will I Receive?**

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.

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