Job description
Learn about the role, responsibilities and what the employer is looking for.
Enabling Support
To support a young female with complex autism.
To provide personalised support to people with complex care needs, including assistance with activities of daily living, medication administration and managing medical equipment and supplies.
To actively participate in helping the people we support to achieve their outcomes as per their agreed Personalised Plan, providing safe and effective care and support to ensure the needs of the person are met.
To support people to develop and maintain relationships, as identified in the individual’s Personalised Plan and facilitate the development of new relationships.
To support people to make informed choices around a healthy lifestyle.
To support people to meet their leisure, work, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
To support people to connect with their community in accordance with their wishes as identified in their Personalised Plan.
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. Ideally experience working with individuals with Autism.
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
Drivers are preferred for this role, as initially some travel will be required to attend induction training courses, however there are good public transport links nearby and driving isn't an ongoing requirement of the role.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside