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SalaryRole: Support Worker - Learning Disabilities
Hours per week: Full Time, 37.5 Hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: Wolverhampton
Rate: £12.00 - £12.70 Depending on qualifications
We are currently looking for people to join our team who are committed to meeting the needs of all the people we support, that have a good sense of humour and are friendly towards others.
Our vision is to offer high quality care and support in an environment that promotes positive wellbeing and maximises people’s potential to live as independently as possible.
One thing that is for sure is that joining our team in Wolverhampton will be fulfilling and rewarding, Offering you stability with the opportunity to grow and develop your career further.
The role involves:
- Promoting and delivering a person-centred support culture across the service
- Supporting people with all aspects of their daily living as per their support plan
- Supporting and coaching people to learn independent living skills like cooking and laundry tasks
- Supporting people to access the community for social, educational or employment opportunities
- Safeguarding service users’ rights and dignity
- Taking an active role in peoples support plans and risk assessment’s
- Provide effective communication within the team and attending regular team & service user meetings
- To liaise professionally with family members and other professionals.
If you have previous experience of working with adults with learning disabilities or can transfer existing skills to this role, we would like to hear from you.
Skills Required:
- Works well within a team
- A positive attitude & passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities
- Can demonstrate a practical understanding of delivering support with dignity, privacy and respect
- Excellent written and Verbal communication skills
Why join us:
- 5.6 Weeks Annual leave
- Free DBS Check
- Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
- Qualifications – we can support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities
- Paid Induction and Training
- Amazing Discount Scheme - at High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car, available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career- No agencies please
Due to the vulnerable nature of the service users all applicants must be over 18
