Job Description

Job Advertisement: Support Worker (Male)

Location: CH1 Saughall
Shift Options:

Day shift: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sleep-in shift: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM (sleep: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM) + 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Overnight waking night: 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and solution-focused individual looking to make a meaningful difference? Join our team as a Support Worker at CH1 Saughall, where you ll support a male adult in a person-centered care environment.

What We Offer:

- A chance to make a positive impact by implementing care plans and fostering independence.
- A supportive work environment with training in Autism, ADHD, PBS (Positive Behavior Support), and more.
- Opportunities to engage in leisurely activities, household management, and sensory experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support well-being, record and report progress, and implement care plans.
- Promote leisure and sensory activities in-house and in the community.
- Provide direct personal care, including verbal prompts and modeling.
- Assist with life skills, including cooking, cleaning, and vehicle maintenance.
- Follow individualized routines and support a low-stimulation environment.

Requirements:

• Mandatory:

  • Must be male (due to care requirements).
  • Ability to drive manual vehicles.
  • 1+ year of experience in an adult social care setting.
  • Training in Autism, ADHD, and Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
  • Experience managing behaviors that challenge and providing sensory integration.
  • Competency in digital care planning systems like Access Care.

• Desirable:

  • Understanding of PACE, PERMA, and Adverse Childhood Experiences.
  • Skills in sensory diets, water play, and managing echolalia.

About You:

• Nurturing, resilient, and solution-focused.
• A good communicator and active listener.
• Positive and proactive in implementing strategies.
• Environmental awareness and ability to read body language.
• Open to household responsibilities and direct personal care.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team at CH1 Saughall!

Mandatory Requirements:

1. Must have a valid driver s license and be able to operate manual vehicles.
2. Must have access to a car for work purposes.
3. Must have at least one year of experience in an adult social care setting.
4. Must have completed training in Autism.
5. Must have completed training in ADHD.
6. Must have completed training in Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
7. Must have experience managing behaviors that challenge, including physical aggression.
8. Must have experience with sensory integration (e.g., sensory diets, water play).
9. Must be proficient in digital care planning systems (e.g., Access Care).
10. Must be fluent in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
11. Must be comfortable providing direct personal care (verbal prompts, modeling).
12. Must be willing and able to handle household tasks (e.g., cooking, cleaning, vehicle maintenance).