Team Leader / Support Practitioner.

We are looking to add to the team to support a young lady who requires support to be able to live independently in the community in the Keynsham area, we also have an additional opportunity in Keynsham, this is a recent new referral and therefore there is a great opportunity to be part of a specialist team from the outset.

The Role For this position you must have a background in care and support, and also you will be able to work on your own initiative and also have an engaging personality, but also be able to deal with situations that may be of a challenge
.Understanding how to provide a level of consistency to ensure that situations do not escalate and understanding what trigger points could take place are essential, and ultimately if situations do become a challenge, knowing how to deal in these circumstances is crucial, but the focus is very much on this situation not happening.
As a provider we support the "low arousal" approach and therefore you would be trained in strategies that reduce stress, fear and frustration and seeks to prevent aggression and crisis situations. This young lady is very resourceful and intelligent but she does have a complex diagnosis which can result in behaviour's that can challenge, and therefore having a personality and understanding of the challenges that can occur in this situation is crucial.
An understanding of ADHD, Autism and EUPD (Emotionally unstable personality disorder) is advantageous, as is the ability to deal with challenging situations. Hours We will be providing support on a 24/7basis with a staff ration of two to one, and therefore we are looking to build a team who can play a part in providing support on a rotational basis. We require both day staff and also waking night staff It is anticipated that the shifts will be 12 hour shifts, likely to be starting at 8am to 8pmWe are proposing that the roster works on a three days a week approach and therefore the contracts will be 36 hours per week for three full days, there is the opportunity to work less on a part time basis, but all roles would involve alternate weekend working Benefits/Package·

Employee wellbeing scheme (including free face to face counselling, helplines and online support)
Employee Discount Scheme - Discounts on everyday items including shopping and fuel
L.O.V.E (Living our Values Everyday) - rewards and recognition scheme
Random Surprise Gifts of Kindness throughout the year!
In The Loop - Our Company Community App linking our teams and sharing experience
Company training programme and further career development opportunities
Fully paid DBS
Refer a friend scheme.

The refer a friend scheme is worth £200 in total. This is split £100 after the person has worked 100 hours and then another £100 when they have passed probation (6 months usually).
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others?
If you are ready to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of those we care for, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Please contact our friendly recruitment team on if you would like to know more about this position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £17.00 per hour