L'Arche Relief Care and Support Worker

Relief Care and Support Worker, L'Arche Edinburgh

Hours of work:
Variable

Salary: £13.45 per hour, plus holiday pay, with sleepovers paid at £131.14 per night.

Place of work: L’Arche Edinburgh Community House(s) and Flats

Contract type:
Relief

Closing date:
Monday, 28th September, at 09:30

Notes:
This position does not offer sponsorship and is best suited for a candidate already located in the Edinburgh area.

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As a Relief Care and Support Worker, you will provide one-to-one support to people with learning disabilities living in a variety of settings, in line with agreed support and care plans, in all aspects of their everyday lives, while enabling them to lead a full and active life at home and in the community.

You will deliver practical, physical and emotional support to people with learning disabilities, whilst proactively promoting choice, independence and self-determination.

You will:

• Provide high-quality support to people with learning disabilities in line with L’Arche values, policies and procedures;

You will:

• Assist with the personal hygiene, dress and health needs of individuals in their home;
• Facilitate individuals to meet their leisure, social, practical and spiritual needs;
• Encourage individuals in their ongoing development of independence;

You will:

• Foster positive relationships with both assistants and people with a learning disability;
• Assist in celebrations and support spiritual life so that there is an atmosphere of welcome and friendship;

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.