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Adult Support Team
Adult Support Team
Our team and what we do
Adult Support Team provide person centred support, enhancing experience and developing life skills.
Who we support
We support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
A day in the life…
Roles within the Adult Support Team
- Lead Officer
- Senior Support Workers
- Specialist Support Workers
We work closely with
- Family Carers Team
- Learning Disability Team
Specialist Support Worker
Specialist Support Worker
Day in the life….videos
Explore the range of ‘Day in the Life’ videos to get an inside look at what a typical day is like for staff working in different teams within Adult Services at North Lincolnshire Council.
A typical day in the life of the whole team
- Escort people into the service and return them home
- Provide personal care
- Administer medication
- Support with exercise and muscle memory
- Develop independent living skills i.e. making a snack or drink
- Carrying out reviews
A typical day of an entry role job within our team
- Manage the rota
- Allocate workers
- Audit medication
- Provide line management
- Liaise with other teams
What qualities does your team look for in someone wanting to pursue a career in this area?
- A calm persona
- Understanding
- Likes to be around other people
- Thinks outside the box
- Enjoys personal development
- Team working
What advice would you give someone just getting started?
- Don’t be afraid to ask questions – who/what/where/why/how?
- Gain experience to become a well-rounded Care Worker
The team can support with
- Work experience – colleges
- Apprenticeships
- Career days; talks in schools/colleges/universities