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SalaryWe are currently recruiting experienced support staff to work with Chloe, a lady living in the Carluke area of South Lanarkshire. She is looking to build a team who can support her on a 2:1 basis 24 hours a day. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to develop their already existing support skills and to be involved in helping Chloe to re-engage with her community.
A driver with own car is essential for this post.
“I am Chloe and I am 49 years old. I am clever, fun, friendly, polite and good company. I have been told I have a lovely smile!
I have a great relationship with my Mum and Dad and we meet up weekly, usually involving a visit to a coffee shop.
I live with Autism and a visual impairment and I experience and enjoy life using all my other senses. Sensory experiences such as massage, baking and playing percussion instruments are really important to me. I love singing my favourite nursery rhymes and reading books, especially Beatrix Potter.
I use touch and smell to identify my favourite books and dolls. Listening to classical music and Smooth Radio are some of my daily pastimes.
I need help with mobility and do daily exercises to build my strength and need help with equipment with two members of staff to assist me in my daily routines which are very important to me. ”
What I am looking for…
- Someone who is calm and laidback with a strong personality but not overwhelming.
- Someone who is patient.
- Someone who is positive.
- Someone who is not to chatty and knows when to be quiet when the time is right.
Shifts are 12hrs - 8-8
We have 24hr contracts (2 shifts), or 36 hrs (3 shifts) You would be expected to be part of a rota for weekends, at least every 2nd weekend
If you feel you are a good match for me then click to apply!
We are looking for individuals who share our values: -
Go above and beyond – do their best and strive to achieve the best for the person they support, are committed and passionate to ensuring that the person they support has the same opportunities in life that we all have.
Challenge the status quo – will be the voice and advocate for the person they support, are resilient, driven and open to new challenges and ways of thinking
Do the right thing – are honesty and have integrity, ensure that the person they work for is kept safe and their colleagues work environment is good place to be.
Find the joy in the ordinary – are able to appreciate the small things and able to value and see small goals as achievements
Look at the world from a different perspective – seeing the world through someone else’s eyes, listen to what’s not being said and learning new ways to communicate with people
Make a difference – be everything from a gym buddy to singing along with someone’s favourite song, musician to film buff. Encourage the person you support to do the things they love and encourage them to try new activities.
Take responsibility - be responsible and take ownership of decisions, speak up and make suggestions to better peoples like.
If you want to join Chloe's team to Make a difference in her life then please click to apply!
Benefits of working with SOL:
- Multi award winning organisation
- We never use agency staff for direct support
- Amazing support network
- Values driven
- Additional Leave
- Pension Scheme
- Free employee counselling service
- We offer wellbeing packages
- Referral programme
- On-site parking
- Casual dress
- Group life insurance
- Sick Pay
- Paid Travel Expenses
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience of autism or supporting someone with a visual impairment?
- Are you able to work 12 hour shifts 8-8? Minimum of 24 hours per week?
Experience:
- Support Worker: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SW-C
