Learning Disabilities Support Worker
- Recruiter
- The SmartList
- Location
- Bridgwater
- Salary
- 7.97 GBP Hourly
- Posted
- 11 May 2017
- Closes
- 08 Jun 2017
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
LOCATION: Highbridge, Taunton and Bridgwater
JOB TITLE: Learning Disabilities Support Worker
SALARY & BENEFITS: 7.62 - 7.97 per hour + 50p extra for working weekends
WORKING HOURS: Full or part time available - alternate weekends - shifts 7.00am-2.00pm or 2.00pm-10.00pm
THE COMPANY: We are pleased to be working with our client who is a not-for-profit care provider dedicated to providing high-quality, personalised support to residential and nursing care for older people in 30 care homes in Somerset and on the Isle of Wight. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Learning Disabilities Workers to really make a difference to individual's lives in the Somerset area.
Do you have a passion for supporting people to lead independent lives? Would you like a career that gives you job satisfaction by helping people to reach achievable outcomes that encourage their health and wellbeing? Working in the either Highbridge, Taunton or the Bridgwater area you will be supporting adults with learning disabilities / complex needs. The right candidate should be able to encourage service users to develop their skills, participate in their interest and social opportunities within a safe and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities -
- To assist customers with the day to day living tasks identified within their person centred support plans, to maximise their independence
- Personal care
- Assisting customers to prepare meals of their choice, or where necessary preparing meals for them, completing the dietary monitoring records.
- Daily living skills and developing independence
- Assist in medication administration if needed
THE CANDIDATE: We know this is a challenging role, so we are hoping to find resilient people who can see this as more than job - this is a chance to make a real difference, that will not only enrich someone else's life but also yours.
We are looking for great people to join the Learning Disabilities Support Worker team who are seeking a satisfying opportunity within the Health & Social Care sector. You don't need any experience as we employ people based on their values and commitment.
- A career pathway and excellent training to encourage progression
- Paid mileage, travel time and weekend enhancements
- Fully paid induction which includes all training needs for the role, free uniform and criminal records check
- Company pension scheme that includes employer contributions
- Staff benefit scheme including childcare vouchers and discounted high street shopping, My caring rewards
- Be Healthy Campaign promoting the health and wellbeing of all of our employees by providing free health checks, access to information, advice and support, interactive challenges, competitions, discounted gym memberships, and many more exciting things!
Key experience essential for the role:
- Empathy, caring and sensitivity to the needs of others
- Driving licence - desirable
- Happy to lone work (in the customers home with customer for up to 8 hour shift)
- Happy to work full-time, alternate weekends and can do shift patterns
Previous experience working as Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker are all desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Does this sound like you?
If yes, then please hit the "Apply Now" button. You will then be sent to an online questionnaire to further support your CV. We will be in touch within 7-10 days to make you aware of the next steps.
JOB TITLE: Learning Disabilities Support Worker
SALARY & BENEFITS: 7.62 - 7.97 per hour + 50p extra for working weekends
WORKING HOURS: Full or part time available - alternate weekends - shifts 7.00am-2.00pm or 2.00pm-10.00pm
THE COMPANY: We are pleased to be working with our client who is a not-for-profit care provider dedicated to providing high-quality, personalised support to residential and nursing care for older people in 30 care homes in Somerset and on the Isle of Wight. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Learning Disabilities Workers to really make a difference to individual's lives in the Somerset area.
Do you have a passion for supporting people to lead independent lives? Would you like a career that gives you job satisfaction by helping people to reach achievable outcomes that encourage their health and wellbeing? Working in the either Highbridge, Taunton or the Bridgwater area you will be supporting adults with learning disabilities / complex needs. The right candidate should be able to encourage service users to develop their skills, participate in their interest and social opportunities within a safe and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities -
- To assist customers with the day to day living tasks identified within their person centred support plans, to maximise their independence
- Personal care
- Assisting customers to prepare meals of their choice, or where necessary preparing meals for them, completing the dietary monitoring records.
- Daily living skills and developing independence
- Assist in medication administration if needed
THE CANDIDATE: We know this is a challenging role, so we are hoping to find resilient people who can see this as more than job - this is a chance to make a real difference, that will not only enrich someone else's life but also yours.
We are looking for great people to join the Learning Disabilities Support Worker team who are seeking a satisfying opportunity within the Health & Social Care sector. You don't need any experience as we employ people based on their values and commitment.
- A career pathway and excellent training to encourage progression
- Paid mileage, travel time and weekend enhancements
- Fully paid induction which includes all training needs for the role, free uniform and criminal records check
- Company pension scheme that includes employer contributions
- Staff benefit scheme including childcare vouchers and discounted high street shopping, My caring rewards
- Be Healthy Campaign promoting the health and wellbeing of all of our employees by providing free health checks, access to information, advice and support, interactive challenges, competitions, discounted gym memberships, and many more exciting things!
Key experience essential for the role:
- Empathy, caring and sensitivity to the needs of others
- Driving licence - desirable
- Happy to lone work (in the customers home with customer for up to 8 hour shift)
- Happy to work full-time, alternate weekends and can do shift patterns
Previous experience working as Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker are all desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Does this sound like you?
If yes, then please hit the "Apply Now" button. You will then be sent to an online questionnaire to further support your CV. We will be in touch within 7-10 days to make you aware of the next steps.