Learning Disabilities Support Assistant (Hiring Immediately)
Job Introduction
**_£1,000 joining bonus for those hired for our registered care services inAvondale and Hollygrove._**
**About the Role:** As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role inenhancing the lives of our residents by improving their daily living skills.
If you are passionate about people, this role offers you the opportunity to
grow both personally and professionally. You will receive the experience and
training needed to advance your career with us.
**Location:** You will be working at our residential service, supporting 8
individuals with Learning Disabilities. Our care services are holistic, focusing on the entire lives of the people we support. Our culture is vital, and our staff embody our values.
**Shift Patterns**
This is a 24-hour service, therefore it is essential to have flexibility.
However, we offer a wide range of shifts to assist those who have children, oris a caregiver for a family member.
Shifts could include early mornings, late evenings, sleep-ins, waking nights, and some weekends.
Please note that working hours may vary from service to service.
### Role Responsibility
**What will I be doing?**
This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will
include:
- Provide person-centered support in all aspects of the clients lives, including managing their home, personal care, accessing community facilities, and maintaining important relationships.
- Support individuals with learning disabilities, Autism, and other health conditions.
- Attend GP and hospital appointments as needed (a full UK driving license is preferable).
### The Ideal Candidate
**Main Duties:**- Promote the independence of the people we support by developing their life skills and personal interests.
- Support a variety of daily activities, including cleaning, cooking, outings, and holidays.
- Arrange activities both at home and in the local community.
- Assist with personal care needs and manual handling.
- Support individuals with their medication.
- Utilize our digital social care record system to streamline daily tasks and spend more time with the people we support.
**Ideal Candidate:** We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine concern for others and wants to empower vulnerable people.
- Is conscientious, dependable, and able to carry out tasks to the best of their ability.
- Is organized and able to respond to unexpected situations.
- Is determined to make a positive difference in someones life.
- Has a strong sense of humor, excellent communication skills, a responsible and flexible attitude, and the ability to think quickly and solve problems.
### About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locationsacross England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest everypenny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for
the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we
support.
**What Benefits Will I Receive?**
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to makeyour money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or
opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we
can with our total reward package.
You will get 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year ofservice up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread
the cost.
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