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Disability Support Worker

Prospero Health & Social Care
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire TS95HA, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The job involves supporting a 21-year-old male with an acquired brain injury, autism, and severe partial sight.
  • Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a similar role and a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care is preferred.
  • The position requires providing physical and emotional support, assisting with care plans, and building relationships with the individual and their family.
  • A salary of £25,000 per year is offered, along with the need for good problem-solving skills and emotional resilience.
  • A driver's license is highly preferred, and the company can assist in acquiring a DBS Certificate.

The duties include and are not limited to:

  • Supporting a 21 year old male, with an acquired brain injury. The individual also has a diagnosis of autism & is severely partially sighted. He is an able walker and a great communicator who is able to voice his own opinions and what he wants to do.
  • Assisting with the completion of care plans, risk assessments, reviews and incident & accident reporting,
  • Providing physical and emotional support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care,
  • Contributing to the effective implementation of individual programmes by supporting learning, independence and experiences,
  • Building relationships with the individual and providing high levels of care and support,
  • Supporting routines, from normal household routines like waking up and getting out of bed, to activities outside,
  • Maintaining professional relationships with clients, family and external health care professionals, and adhering to company policies and procedures.

The Skills You Need:

  • Great problem solving skills, the ability to think on your feet
  • Emotional resilience,
  • High levels of professionalism and a non-judgemental attitude - regardless of the service user's needs,
  • Good written and verbal communication skills,
  • DBS Certificate (we can help you acquire this),
  • Drivers license highly preferred to transport
  • Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or another relevant subject would be preferred
  • Good sense of humour

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.