Specialist Support Worker required for 36 hours per week in Liverpool - Driver Essential

About The Role

Our goal is to provide a space that enables them to live as independently as possible, while staying safe and connected to the heart of the local community You will provide specialist care and support and deliver our vision to create ‘ a world where people control their lives’ to the people AFG support in line with each individual’s personalised plan.

You will support a gentleman with a history of traumatic brain injury and epilepsy. He is an active and sociable individual who enjoys getting out and about, particularly in the countryside, and has a passion for cycling, fitness, and exploring new places. The role also involves supporting him with epilepsy management and ensuring appropriate seizure protocols are followed to maintain his safety and wellbeing.

He benefits from patient, person-centred support to maintain his active lifestyle, pursue his interests, and continue enjoying the activities that are meaningful to him. Brief Job Description To provide all health-related and social support to people with diagnoses such as Learning Disability, Autism and Mental Health.

To support people who present with behaviours that challenge by using appropriate techniques and strategies. To provide safe medication and pain management to the people we support in line with their medication care plan. To manage medical equipment and supplies and monitor depletion of same, re-ordering as necessary in a timely manner to ensure nothing runs low.

To support people to design, develop and own the support they receive, making an effective contribution to Personalised Planning. Person Specification

• Essential Criteria Evidence of embracing, demonstrating and applying AFG’s Values: Ability to support people in ways consistent with their rights, choices and responsibilities. A positive attitude to people with complex physical, learning disabilities and / or mental health problems Ability to provide sympathetic, emotional and practical support to others Ability to support others to make informed choices within their daily lives Good verbal communication skills and ability to listen sensitively to others Written English skills, with an ability to contribute accurately to record keeping Good interpersonal skills Experience Minimum of 2 Years experience in a Health & Social Care paid or unpaid role. Personal Attributes Willingness to attend all clinical mandatory and specialist training courses and events Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, covering 24 hours/7 days About Us Being a Support Worker at AFG is a hugely rewarding role and could be your first step on a long and happy career in Health & Social Care. So, what does a Support Worker do? We have a vision to create a world where amazing people do amazing things every day. Our skilled and experienced teams work with every person we support to create a personalised, outcome-focused plans to achieve their aspirations. Our Support Workers work in a variety of settings including community-based services (often supporting people in their own homes) to our Independent Hospitals or Adult Care Homes. One thing that is common across all of our services is a focus on personalised support and tailoring our services to the needs and aspirations of the people we support with a diverse range of care needs (including Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Concerns, Complex Care, Substance Misuse issues to name a few). We value the people that work with us… At AFG we recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you! In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development (including opportunities to undertake vocational qualifications) and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.