Supported living is a service designed to promote independence by offering support to people in their own homes. Those in supported living oversee their own living costs and bills.
Those in supported living have full control and choice over the responsibilities presented to them by having own tenancy and that is thanks to the help of those working to ensure that people can live as independently as possible.
What would supported living offer those you are supporting?
This service creates meaningful connections for all involved. It allows a sense of responsibility and ownership which helps people with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live as freely and as independently as possible in their own lives and homes.
Allowing both those within the service and the support worker to establish all individual needs and find the best ways to support them. Helping towards the growth of confidence when it comes to day-to-day life.
What would supported living offer you?
Being a key component of this service brings so many rewarding experiences and new accomplishments and challenges each day, working together with the person you are looking after to make positive impacts on their daily life.
You get to witness the joy completing tasks and living independently can bring people and as time goes on you will also start creating strong bonds with those in your care and that is one of the most uplifting feelings in the world.
Some typical tasks include:
- Helping with cooking and cleaning
- Helping with finances
- Helping towards creating meaningful bonds with others
- Helping with planning and preparing various activities
To find out more about the roles and responsibilities of working in supported living, check out another article done by Halo Staffing on what it means to be a Support Worker HERE
It's all about building trust with those you are supporting, reaching their goals, and helping them to live the ways in which they please. Leading to the change of the lives of all those involved, including yours.
