Learning Disabilities Support Worker

We are looking for
enthusiastic and caring Learning Disability Support Workers who want to make a positive impact to people's lives.

• Receive a£500
  joining bonus (conditions apply)
• £14.50 per hou
  r
• Full or part time
  hours available
• Free company shares
  (once you have been with the company for 6 months)
• Employee Assistance Programme
  in place for all staff
• Experience preferred but not necessary as all staff will receive a
  comprehensive induction
• 5.6 weeks
  paid holidays, which increases after 5 years’ service
• Employee referral
  bonus scheme
  available

You must be flexible to work all shifts if required:
Days, Evenings, Nights, Sleep ins and Weekends. However we do work with you to achieve a good work/life balance.

• Mature, honest, reliable, caring personality with a common-sense approach.
• Ability to use own initiative and make decisions within remits of the role.
• Ability to communicate appropriately, both verbally and in writing and to respect confidentiality.
• Ability to keep accurate financial records.
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours/sleep ins/night duty (additional pay for sleep ins).
• Ability to motivate oneself and others, working as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the protection of vulnerable adults is desirable.
• Commitment to work towards and achieve NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (if not already achieved)
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritise own time to meet the needs of service users and follow scheduled and pre planned activities or appointments for the day
• Supporting people with a learning disability to maintain relationships and social networks.
• Encourage individuals we support to make healthy lifestyle choices.
• Ensuring the people we support, do not experience avoidable physical health conditions.
• Follow Intervention plans, including Positive Behaviour Support plans.

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

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme