Lead Support Worker

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Job description

Lead Support Worker£12.00 per hourFull-time- 37.5 hours per weekBarnet, LondonFull driving licence preferredAre you experienced in supporting children and young adults with autism and Asperger's Syndrome to develop life skills and independence?We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team in Barnet, London as the Lead Support Worker, where you will have access to an excellent training programme, strong career progression and the opportunity to deliver outstanding support through our unique ';Activate' model. This model is proven to make a measurable difference to people's lives and your professional satisfaction.We're currently supporting a gentleman in a single person supported living service who enjoys climbing and horse riding. He is very active and enjoys doing various activities within the community so a positive can-do attitude is essential.Your role will be to support this gentleman to live the life he chooses. On a day-to-day basis you will be supporting with meal preparation, medication administration, grocery shopping and household tasks including cooking, cleaning and laundry.As Lead Support Worker you will work closely with the Locality Manager to coach and mentor Support Workers and Relief Support Workers, to ensure this gentleman is receiving outstanding person-centred care.We're looking for people who can work a combination of shifts across weekdays, weekends and your share of the bank holidays. At Dimensions, we value work / life balance and as such, you will receive your rota 4 weeks in advance.Knowledge and experience related to Autism and Positive Behaviour Support is preferred, however full training will be provided for the successful candidate.About ABA ServicesOur approach to support is specific to the individual. Working with them to determine their hopes, dreams, aspirations and goals for their future. Putting the client's needs first is imperative to development, progression, independence and empowerment. Closely involving family members, health professionals and key people involved in the young person's life enables us to deliver the personalised care service required to meet the needs of the individual.Due to the personalised nature of the support we provide, some clients respond more positively to specific approaches, especially when forming new relationships, acclimatising to unfamiliar environments and learning new skills. The same flexible approach is necessary when working in a mainstream teaching environment, for example, some pupils are auditory learners whereas others benefit from a more visual approach.Based on evidence from previous assessments and observations, the following interests, skills and characteristics possessed by the candidate will help the client to achieve their hopes and goals, promote and increase independence and in turn enhance self-confidence and cement their role in the local community and society.About youThe successful candidate would desirably possess/be interested in the following;Confidence whilst remaining humble, promoting inclusion at varying levels of ability in differing situationsTo be genuine, honest and endearing towards the client's more sensitive needsAlways be respectful of the client's wishes whilst up-holding and rewarding socially acceptable behaviourAs part of a team you may be required to work evenings and weekends. Your ability to be flexible and support your colleagues when needed is vitalHaving the initiative to research, be creative and introduce new ideas/placesSupporting people with their personal and intimate care as required. This includes supporting people to use the toilet, feed and dress themselves etc. Maintaining the individual's dignity during these situations is imperativeKeeping written records, using IT systems as required to help you, including support plans, financial info and health and safety recordsCandidates who hold a Full, clean UK Driving License with all of the above attributes are very much sought after.Your rewardsFor a full list of rewards, visit our careers page at nowIf you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail please call An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforceAs Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employeesAs part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on .We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.