Learning Disability Support Worker
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Colchester
- Salary
- 12.00 - 13.50 GBP Hourly
- Posted
- 30 May 2021
- Closes
- 24 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
London Teaching Pool is currently seeking for an experienced support worker to join our care team to provide support and promote the independence of our client in Colchester.
The female client is aged between 30 - 35 years and is diagnosed with learning disability and autism spectrum. The client will need a 2:1 support to access the community and engage with planned activities, such as swimming and visiting the zoo.
The preferred support worker should have experience with providing support with similar clients and also ensure they will be able to engage the client with age appropriate activities, Experience and qualification in PMVA (De escalation techniques) is beneficial but not essential, however the support worker must be consistent and a car driver, including having a good local knowledge within Colchester and surroundings , as you will drive the client to some activities.
This is a full time role, with shift pattern ranging from Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm (Week 1 35 hours) and in Week 2 and additional 8 hours (Week 2 43 hours) on one of the day in the weekends to provide Respite for the live in Carer
What we expect from you:
To provide high standards of support to service users in the community, including assistance with, escorting, budgeting and shopping
Provide Respite to Live in Carer
To be reliable, punctual and excellent duty of care
Previous support experience is preferred.
What we can offer you:
A supportive environment with an experienced point of contact available 24/7
Full time Working Hours
Weekly Pay via Umbrella and PAYE Rates
Clear career and personal progression
Full induction and ongoing support/training
Free online training
Support with DBS certificate
Competitive Pay Rates
This position is ideal for Support workers, who are looking for flexible working hours to suite thier busy lives or for individuals who would like full/part time work
The mission and goal of the company is to be one of the industry leading care providers, in the community sector
The female client is aged between 30 - 35 years and is diagnosed with learning disability and autism spectrum. The client will need a 2:1 support to access the community and engage with planned activities, such as swimming and visiting the zoo.
The preferred support worker should have experience with providing support with similar clients and also ensure they will be able to engage the client with age appropriate activities, Experience and qualification in PMVA (De escalation techniques) is beneficial but not essential, however the support worker must be consistent and a car driver, including having a good local knowledge within Colchester and surroundings , as you will drive the client to some activities.
This is a full time role, with shift pattern ranging from Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm (Week 1 35 hours) and in Week 2 and additional 8 hours (Week 2 43 hours) on one of the day in the weekends to provide Respite for the live in Carer
What we expect from you:
To provide high standards of support to service users in the community, including assistance with, escorting, budgeting and shopping
Provide Respite to Live in Carer
To be reliable, punctual and excellent duty of care
Previous support experience is preferred.
What we can offer you:
A supportive environment with an experienced point of contact available 24/7
Full time Working Hours
Weekly Pay via Umbrella and PAYE Rates
Clear career and personal progression
Full induction and ongoing support/training
Free online training
Support with DBS certificate
Competitive Pay Rates
This position is ideal for Support workers, who are looking for flexible working hours to suite thier busy lives or for individuals who would like full/part time work
The mission and goal of the company is to be one of the industry leading care providers, in the community sector