Job Introduction
We are looking for a support worker who is calm, patient, and skilled in non-verbal communication. It would be beneficial if you have experience of providing support with therapeutic and sensory activities.
The person that we support is focusing on healthy eating at present so someone with an interest in cookery would be great. He enjoys playing tactile games with my support workers but sometimes likes the environment to be quiet.
Main Responsibility
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for candidates who share our values, understand the importance of a consistent and empathetic approach, whilst staying calm and professional when presented with a pressurised situation.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience as a Support Worker within Learning Disabilities and Autism. The person supported is non-verbal, so staff will need to have an understanding of using PECS, Makaton or First/Then Boards and have experience of epilepsy also behaviours that are perceived to be challenging.
You will have an interest, motivation, and enthusiasm to develop experience and skills to work with people with complex needs. Ideally you will have at least Level 3 in Health and Social Care or a willingness to work towards the qualification within Gray Healthcare.
Package Description
Gray Healthcare are looking for support workers to support a gentleman on a 2:1 basis. He has a diagnosis of Autism, Learning Disabilities and Epilepsy. The person supported enjoys going out for long walks, watching DVDs and visits with his family who are very important to him and visit often.
The vacancy is 36 hours - 3 x 12-hour 8am - 8pm.
About the Company
Gray Healthcare is the UK's leading specialist provider of individually tailored community-based support. Here at Gray Healthcare we believe that no person should remain in an acute or long stay hospital environment for a day longer than is necessary. We do not discriminate with risk history; we work beyond the label and prioritise the individual and their right to live in the community.
We are a company passionate about delivering truly person-centred support and we are guided by our values in all that we do. Have a look at our website to understand our values, see the benefits that we offer and spend a few minutes watching our staff talk about working for Gray Healthcare: https://www.grayhealthcare.com/work-with-us/
