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Date Added: Thu 16/01/2025

Disability Support Worker

Middlesbrough, TS1, UK
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Company: PROSPERO TEACHING NEWCASTLE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Job Type: Temporary, Full Time

Salary: £15/hour + mileage paid

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 INDNEWHSC
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