Specialist Care Support Worker - Totton

We are currently looking for a compassionate support worker to provide support for a gentleman in his early 30's who lives in his own bungalow in Totton.
We currently have opportunities for Support Workers to work day and waking night shifts, with potential to pick up sleep in (to cover sickness/annual leave).

About You

You're an experienced, empathetic and resilient Support Worker, deeply committed to assisting people with additional needs who can present challenging behaviour. You're compassionate, observant, patient and confident in handling potentially difficult situations. You are skilled in monitoring changes in mood and developing techniques to calm and de-escalate. Ideally you will have knowledge and experience of complex needs including autism, learning disabilities and mental health support. You're able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person-centred approach.

You enjoy helping individuals to be independent through companionship, providing reassurance and enabling confidence. You take pride in doing a great job and are happy assisting with cooking, domestic duties, personal care, attending appointments and social activities. You're keen to develop your career through training, learning and gaining relevant qualifications.

About the Role

As a member of our Specialist Care Support Team, you will be passionate about making a difference to an individual's life. The purpose of the role is to support our customers to achieve life goals and aspirations through social, emotional, physical and cultural requirements in a person centred way, as outlined in the customers individualised care plan, in a manner that is professional, positive and upholds the values of the SCiA Group.

Your primary purpose will be to support this individual to live a meaningful, happy life. You will empower him to identify his goals, pursue hobbies, support his health and wellbeing, and be a part of the local community. He loves cooking, baking and art, watching films and gaming on his computer, therefore an interest in these would be advantageous. He is also very close to his family and enjoys attending events with them. Most recently, he has gotten a dog so candidates need to be comfortable working in an environment where a dog is present.

A full detailed job description can be provided upon request and will be given as part of our recruitment process.

If you're successful, we need you to have an Enhanced Disclosure Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service which we'll pay for

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  SCA Care is dedicated to enhancing our customers' lives through the delivery of quality-driven care services including Home Care, Live-in Care, Extra Care and Specialist Care. With a commitment to promoting independence and well-being, our skilled and experienced team provide round-the-clock assistance offering personalised support, designed empathetically to meet customers individual needs and to help them live their best lives possible.
  
  Paid travel time - £11.50 per hour


• Paid mileage, which is calculated for you (45p per mile where applicable)


• Paid day off on your birthday....so you can relax.


• 6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)


• Excellent Refer a Friend bonus scheme


• Training time paid (National Living Wage)


• Guaranteed hour contracts, if that's what you would like.


• Pay enhancements for a care qualification over level 2 (50p uplift if you have Level 2 or higher qualification in Health and Social Care)


• Free training & comprehensive training package (including QCF qualification)


• Free branded work wear and lanyard


• Access to a free Blue Light Card (discounts in stores and online in large national retailers and local businesses)


• Employer contributory pension scheme