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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