Complex Support Worker.
Hourly Rate:£16.00 per hour.
For this position it is essential that you have a background in supporting people with personality disorders (BPD, EUPD, personality disorder traits), complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex trauma and autism.
Ideally your experience will be in community base settings, such as supported living and/or residential care. Knowledge of trauma informed care practice is essential. Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) would be an advantage.
You will play a pivotal role in providing person-centred support for a nonbinary individual with a complex trauma history to develop essential life skills and independence. They are supported on a 2:1 basis in their own home. They are an avid animal lover and have rescue cats. They are fun and engaging with a creative nature. They have an interest in crystals, music, swimming and enjoys spending time with their son.
You will be part of a dynamic and resilient team that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and fosters a supportive environment.
As a key team player your responsibilities will include:
- Providing, trauma informed, person-centred support.
- Supporting the person to develop self-management tools to aid in their recovery and live a fulfilled life.
- Supporting the person to explore ways in which they can increase their understanding, insight and motivation and view self-management of risk as an essential part of recovery.
- Working with the person to help identify potential triggers which may lead to signs of mental health decline and behaviours of concern.
- Implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies to improve quality of life and reduce behaviours of concern.
- Collaborating with the person to create and implement tailored support plans.
- Assisting the person to develop essential life skills such as cooking, personal hygiene, budgeting, and household management.
- Supporting with medication, medical appointments, and maintaining good quality health and well-being.
- Supporting with community activities and enable the person to engage in social events, access local services, and build meaningful relationships.
- Maintaining accurate and comprehensive care records, documenting progress, incidents, and outcomes as required.
- Working closely with your colleagues, the family, external professionals, and other agencies to ensure holistic care for the person.
Hours
We provide support on a 24/7 basis with a staffing ratio of 2:1 support. You will be expected to support on a rotational basis working 12-hour shifts. This will include every other weekend and will include sleep-in duties.