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We currently have a great opportunity for a dedicated Female Support worker for 36 hours Waking Nights to work with an individual who has autism and complex mental health support needs in the Helston area. The individual lives on their own and we provide wrap around support that covers all aspects of their life throughout the day and night. As a Waking Night Support Worker you will ensure that the individual feels safe and comfortable overnight so that they are able to have a good night’s sleep and are able to wake the next day feeling ready for activities they have planned.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure that the individual feels safe and comfortable overnight
Support the individual's independence and growth
Provide a high level of support during good and difficult periods
Support relationship building
Think of solutions to problems the individual may face
Practice trauma informed care
Requirements:
A good understanding of Autism or have experience working with Autistic individuals
A good understanding of Mental Health difficulties or have working experience in a mental health setting
A good understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and co-regulation strategies
Someone who can be a positive advocate
Consistency
Someone who will support their independence
Someone who works as part of the team
Someone who is calm on the difficult days
Someone who has a fun and kind personality
Someone who is genuine and is able to support relationship building
Someone who is patient
Someone who is empathic and resilient
Someone who is able to think outside the box
Someone who is aware of the impact trauma has on the individual and practices trauma informed care
Someone who is able to have a laugh and a joke but have set standards and boundaries