Support Worker
Core
Support individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism to live their best lives, achieve daily goals, and promote independence through on-site activities and community integration.
Role type
Support Worker for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism
Builds
Day services and community activities for people with disabilities (via careerplan.io/jobs/1888763-support-worker-at-orchard-community-care)
Domain
Social care / Community support for intellectual disabilities and autism
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Person-centred care planning, driving (full license), community activity facilitation, multidisciplinary team communication, care plan development
Preferred skills
Experience with intellectual disabilities and autism, passion for working with service users, resilience, energy, proactive approach
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Support individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism in daily activities and community integration, develop and maintain support/care plans, facilitate on-site activities (gardening, arts/crafts), assist with day trips, communicate with multidisciplinary teams and families, drive company vehicles
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on support role