Position Overview & Specifications

Provide person centred support by working effectively as part of a team to meet the needs of the people we support.
Take a pro-active and innovative approach to supporting our clients, maximising their potential by enabling them to engage in meaningful activities and opportunities.
Ensure the physical, emotional and cultural well-being of all individuals is identified and promoted.
Develop, evaluate and maintain support plans and risk assessments.
Work as part of a team to promote and encourage individual rights and independence whilst creating opportunities to develop individual skills.
Promote and adhere to good practice in all areas of work with regard to clients, visitors, colleagues and others within the service as well as in Health & Safety and Legislation.
Support clients to attain and maintain good standards of hygiene and personal care, providing assistance as appropriate.
This role may involve manual-handling and administering medication. If required, training will be provided.
Work within a flexible rota system adapted to meet the needs of individuals participating in the service.
Actively liaise with the families and friends of the people we support, in a way that promotes and encourages open communication and feedback.

You should have:

Positive attitude, passion and willingness to develop skills within Support Worker role
You should demonstrate a commitment to and an understanding of social inclusion as well as the values associated with promoting independence.
Previous experience working with adults with learning disabilities would be desirable
Possess good organisation skills and be able demonstrate good problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills including working with people who do not communicate verbally
Able to demonstrate good written communication
Have a good working knowledge of issues related to supporting people with learning disabilities would be beneficial
Ability to motivate both clients and peers
Need to be non–judgemental, with a sensitive approach and a good understanding of how to support people during times when their behaviours challenge others.
Take responsibility and be accountable for your own actions
SVQ 2/3 in Social Care would be advantageous or the ability and willingness to achieve this qualification within a specified timescale.
Ability to work flexibility
Agreement to - Supporting Opportunity, Choice and Success whilst embracing Diversity and promoting Equality of for our customers and our staff.

HOURS OF WORK ARE :- FULL TIME POSITIONS 30HRS / PART TIME POSITIONS 16-20HRS

MONDAY - FRIDAY BETWEEN 9.00AM-5.00PM

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent

Salary: From £10.50 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.50 per hour

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