Carlisle Mencap Learning Disability Support Worker - 30 Hours+ (2)

Carlisle Mencap

Carlisle

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Carlisle Mencap is seeking a dynamic and caring individual to provide person-centred support to people with learning disabilities. You will work with service users to enable them to take control of their lives, promoting independence, inclusion and rights in an anti-discriminatory environment.

The role involves developing care plans, supporting daily living activities, personal care, and safeguarding. Training will be provided, with opportunities to progress qualifications and earn incremental

Qualifications

Good communication skills and ability to keep accurate records.
Ability to support everyday living and community skills (cooking, cleaning, transport, shopping).
Assistance with monies and money management.
Open, approachable attitude and flexible working hours.
Ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team.
Willingness to complete Care Certificate and related training.

Responsibilities

Develop trusting relationships with service users to understand needs and concerns.
Assist with drawing up care plans and person-centred plans.
Support service users in daily activities, promoting independence and choice.
Provide personal care as required with dignity and respect.
Encourage cultural and spiritual needs and personal identity.
Follow safeguarding policies and maintain confidentiality.
Collaborate with families and other agencies as required.

Skills

Good communication

Accurate records

Community living skills

Money management

Open & approachable

Flexible hours

Team and initiative

Education

RQF Level 2 in Adult Care

Job description

We require a dynamic, caring forward thinking person to provide individualised person-centred support to people who have learning disabilities in our services.

You will work in partnership with individuals to enable them to take active control over their lives and make progress toward their personal goals. You will work in an anti-discriminatory manner, ensuring that the rights and entitlements of the Service Users are respected at all times. You will promote self-esteem, independence and social inclusion. The successful applicant will be able to think on their feet, work under their own initiative at times and respond to situations with a proactive attitude.

Job Description

To develop trusting relationships with service users to encourage then to express their needs, views and concerns.
To assist service users in drawing up care plans and person-centred plans which reflect their needs and wishes, encourage choice, independence and inclusion as well as opportunities for new experiences.
To enable service users to be fully involved, where practical, in the running of their own life, including cooking, cleaning, shopping and washing whilst encouraging choice and independence.
To provide personal care for service users, as needed, which may include assisting with washing, dressing, using the toilet and nutrition that the personal dignity and rights of the individual are respected at all times, using appropriate manual handling methods and equipment.
To encourage service users in meeting their cultural and spiritual needs and in expressing their personal identity.
To work within and promote the Adult and Children's safeguarding policies of Carlisle Mencap, Cumbria's Adult Social Care and Children's Services.
To fully implement individual care plans and person-centred plans.
To be responsible for the safe storage and administration of medication, as required.
To enable service users to make full use of the community facilities and accompany them in leisure pursuits.
To uphold the vision and good standing of Carlisle Mencap.
To liaise with families and other agencies as required.
To maintain confidentiality at all times.
To work as part of a team to provide a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
It is mandatory to undertake a range of training specific to the position including the Care Certificate. You may be given the opportunity to progress onto RQF Level 2 diploma in Adult Social Care.

Benefits

Whether you have worked previously in the health and social care sector or just beginning your career in this field, we will offer you the opportunity to access first rate training [which you will be paid to attend] leading to fully accredited qualifications. Completion of specific training will also result in incremental pay enhancements to your hourly rate.

If you are available to work waking nights, then this is rewarded with a competitive waking night supplement. This can further enhance your earning potential.

It goes without saying that we are also offering the opportunity to make a really positive difference in people's lives and enriching our whole community as a result.

An added bonus is that Carlisle Mencap employees can apply for a Blue Light card which can be used to reap the benefits of a whole range of discounts and concessions.

Skills/Attitude/Attributes

Essential

Good communication skills
Ability to keep accurate records
Ability to direct, develop and support everyday living and community skills such as cooking, cleaning, using public transport and shopping
Ability to assist individuals with monies and help manage finances
An open and approachable attitude
The ability to work flexibly including evenings, weekends and overnight
Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

Qualifications

Desirable

RQF Level 2 in Adult Care or other qualification related to the role e.g. Care Certificate

Experience

Essential