Compassionate Learning Disability Support Worker

Sunderland Home Care Associates Ltd.; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 joining bonus

£14.50 per hour

Free company shares

Employee Assistance Programme

5.6 weeks paid holidays

Employee referral bonus scheme

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Referral programme

Additional leave

Employee discount

Employee stock ownership plan

Job summary

Sunderland Home Care Associates Ltd. seeks enthusiastic Learning Disability Support Workers to help people live more independently with dignity.

We offer a £500 joining bonus, £14.50 per hour, and full or part-time hours. Benefits include free company shares after 6 months, an Employee Assistance Programme, 5.6 weeks of paid holidays, an employee referral bonus scheme, a company pension, and health and wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Mature, honest, reliable, caring personality with a common-sense approach.
• Ability to communicate appropriately, both verbally and in writing and to respect confidentiality.
• Commitment to work towards NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (if not already achieved).

Responsibilities

• Support people with a learning disability to maintain relationships and social networks.
• Encourage individuals to make healthy lifestyle choices.
• Follow Intervention plans, including Positive Behaviour Support plans.
• Be flexible to work days, evenings, nights and weekends as required.
• Keep accurate financial records and support day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Mature, honest, caring personality

Communication (verbal & writing)

Respect confidentiality

Teamwork and initiative

Flexibility to work unsociable hours

Plan and prioritise own time

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Sunderland Home Care Associates Ltd. seeks enthusiastic Learning Disability Support Workers to help people live more independently with dignity.

We offer a £500 joining bonus, £14.50 per hour, and full or part-time hours. Benefits include free company shares after 6 months, an Employee Assistance Programme, 5.6 weeks of paid holidays, an employee referral bonus scheme, a company pension, and health and wellbeing programs.