ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT SUPPORTING VULNERABLE ADULTS?

Lexrae Support is a leading provider of supported living care services dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with diverse needs, including autism, learning disabilities, mental health and challenging behaviour. We are committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and empowerment, allowing those we support to reach their potential and lead a fulfilled life.
Having grown quickly throughout Telford, we now have a service open in Bicton, Shrewsbury - a tight-knit community consisting of 10 bungalows with mixed male and female service users with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours which may be challenging. We are seeking proactive, passionate and experienced staff who are committed to making a difference to someone’s life.
You will be working actively as part of our dedicated support team, focusing on our service user’s direct needs, promoting independence and supporting decisions about their future development and progression. You will be encouraging a fun, fulfilling lifestyle and allowing the service user to explore their community.
We are looking for four full time females and two full time males to join our team.
Here, you will be provided with specific training to develop your knowledge and skills. We also have amazing career progression opportunities if you aspire to forge a career in care.
You will be working in a 24-hour supported living setting. Fully flexible staff are desired.

SKILLS

• Strong-minded
• Being proactive
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to lead by example
• Ability to communicate effectively in a verbal and written fashion
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support clients day-to-day to be able to live a full and independent life
• Organise day trips for service users to enjoy
• Act as an advocate and key worker as and when required
• Dispense medication / support clients with taking of medication
• Support the service user in line with their care plans
• Working positively with other staff within the team
• Support the clients to keep a tidy home and encourage hygiene and cleanliness
• Encourage clients to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle
• Where appropriate, support the involvement of families, friends, social workers etc
• Complete all administration work as required
• Work within and implement our policies and procedures, including confidentiality and safeguarding
• Driving or supporting clients to access public transport to appointments and to activities stated in their support plans