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Disability Support Worker

Prospero Teaching Newcastle Health & Social Care
Posted a day ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire TS1 2PP, England

Salary

£15 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The position involves supporting a 21-year-old male with an acquired brain injury and autism, who is also severely partially sighted.
  • Candidates are expected to assist with care plans, provide physical and emotional support, and help implement individual programmes to promote independence.
  • A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care is preferred, along with strong problem-solving skills and emotional resilience.
  • The role requires good communication skills and the ability to maintain professional relationships with clients and healthcare professionals.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates should have at least 1 year of relevant experience.

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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