### Job Introduction

Would you like to be part of a small and highly specialised service which is
committed to supporting me with every aspect of my life?

Would you like to work with me and enable me to live as independently as
possible in my local community?

Would you like to be well trained, well supported and well paid and know that
you are making a positive difference every time you go to work?

**About Me**

Hi, I am looking for people to support me in my new home in the local
community in Whitfield, Dover. I am a man who experiences autism, epilepsy and
sometimes I may display behaviour which can be described as challenging. I
enjoy going out and about every day, but I can get anxious when I dont know
what is happening, something annoys me or if I dont understand what is going
on. I am lots of fun to be with and want people to work with me who care about
me and are dedicated to supporting me to do every day things like eating
healthily, keeping fit and learning new skills. I have my own ways of doing
things, which the rest of my team will help you to learn, and if youre the
right person, well get on great!

I love to go to my favourite parks and for long walks in the countryside and
going out for cake!

I love a foot massage as it relaxes me and keeps me calm.

I cannot speak but I can tell you what I want to do by using my picture
communication system. You need to learn my language, and we can then have some
fun.

I must have a predictable, structured and consistent routine.

As a member of my team, you will be given full training and induction from my
Team Leader and you first few shifts will be alongside her so you can get to
know me and I can get to know you!

**Shift Patterns**

This is a 24-hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be
working a range of shifts including nights and some weekends.

**Average potential earnings are £26,408 based on 37 hours.**

_*Potential average earnings are a culmination of colleagues working
additional shifts and where applicable sleep ins**_

_** sleep ins are not required in all services_

_***not all colleagues will work overtime and therefore potential earnings
will differ_

### Role Responsibility

**What will I be doing?**

This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will
include:

* Promoting my independence
* Supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday
* Arranging activities in the home and in the local community
* Developing my life skills and personal interests
* Helping me stay safe and healthy
* Assisting with my personal care needs
* Manual handling
* Supporting me with medication
* Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements

### The Ideal Candidate

**You must:**

* Be fit and active as I love to go out walking, come rain or shine!
* Be mature minded and be able to forward plan, helping me develop my skills.
* Be patient and understanding and do things the way I want them to be done.
* Be able to work strategically to reduce my anxieties and improve my quality of life.
* Be able to stick to the rules that will keep me and you safe
* Have the right attitude and good attendance record
* Have the ability to work in partnership with my friends and family
* You will be as part of an established team who can make a positive difference to my life, so you must work well together as a team but be confident to work independently too

### About us

**_What Benefits Will I Receive?_**

**_We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to
make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration,
or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we
can with our total reward package that includes:_**

* **_29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost_**
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