Job Introduction
Drivers Required!
We are looking for an experienced support worker who is patient, as well as excellent communication. You need to be adaptable to the changing needs and preferences of the PWS, as well as the ability to work effectively on a 3:1 basis.
As a person they value their independence, so respecting this and encourage them to make their own decisions is critical. You must also be able to provide emotional support and assistance with managing their mental health conditions.You must be able to calmly handle behaviours that may appear as a concern.
You will be making a significant impact on their life, helping them to achieve their goals and live a fulfilling life.
You must have experience of:
- Providing encouragement to a person with complex mental health needs and Learning Disabilities.
- Behaviours that may be perceived as concerning within the UK
- As well as experience in implementing detailed care plans and risk assessments.
Gray Healthcare are different to most care providers in that that we are clinically informed this means that there is a team of clinicians including nurses, occupational therapists, and Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) specialists involved in developing the care and approach for each person that we support.
This provides more direction to the Support teams; it is an inclusive approach that is proven to work to improve the lives and outcomes of the people that we support.
Hours:
We are looking for people to work the following shift patterns:-
Days 08.00am till 20.00pm 3 x 12 hour shifts = 36 hours per weekTraining
We don’t expect you to know everything when you join Gray Healthcare!
We provide an initial week of training which is a combination of online training (company induction, systems and meds.) Followed by in-person training on PROACT-SCIPr-UK which is a PBS approach to least restrictive practice, this is a therapeutic and proven alternative to restraint dominant approaches. You will then complete the person-centred training, specific to the person that you are supporting . This could be PBS, epilepsy, ligature etc. and finally, you’ll complete shadow shifts.
Training continues throughout your time with Gray Healthcare and we encourage you to develop and grow your career with us.
About You:
Drivers Required (who are happy to drive the mobility car)
Ideally you will be a dedicated and headstrong person with a desire to empower and support individuals with disabilities, preferably with experience with Schizo affective disorders and other Mental Health Conditions. In addition to this you must live a commutable distance to the service in Telford.
We are looking for people who have worked in social care previously.
You must have a current Right to Work for the UK and have 6 months relevant Health Care experience within the UK.
We no longer have any certificates of sponsorships available.
Recruitment Process
- Telephone interview with a specialist recruiter to go through the role in more detail. As well as find out more about you and why you have applied.
- TEAMS interview with Community Support Manager
- Compliance & Background checks including employment references, Right to Work checks and Enhanced DBS.
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