Direct Support Professional

Sunrise Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Group is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide support, supervision, and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community settings. The role emphasizes safety, independence, and individualized planning, with documentation of progress and adherence to plans.

The position requires a valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and at least one year in human services. Pre-employment screenings are mandatory to ensure a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Must complete pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with endorsements and have driving experience.
• Minimum one year of experience in human services field per location (if required).

Responsibilities

• Identify and report suspected abuse or rights violations.
• Provide support and supervision to meet individuals' needs per their plans.
• Ensure training, behavior, and support programs are implemented and documented per regulatory requirements.
• Maintain health, safety, and well-being of individuals at all times.
• Follow positioning schedules and use equipment per plan.
• Assist with diet, textures, and equipment as required.
• Keep homes, outdoor areas and vehicles organized and well maintained.

Skills

Driving

Basic computer skills

Experience in human services

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

## Direct Support ProfessionalApplylocations: 2340-Rosewood Avenuetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R-602**Job Description:**Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.Purpose:To provide support, assistance and supervision to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to live valued lives in the community.Qualifications:* Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings* Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.* Must possess basic computer skills* High School Diploma or equivalent if required by work location* Minimum one year of experience working in the human service field if required by work locationEssential Functions:* Identifies and reports any suspected abuse or violations of an individual’s rights* Provides support, assistance and supervision to meet the needs and goals of the individuals according to their plans* Ensures that each individual’s training, behavior and support programs are being implemented and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements* Ensures that the health, safety and well-being of the individuals are protected at all times* Provides a positive, reinforcing environment that promotes independence and choice* Follows positioning schedules, uses proper equipment and assistive devices per plan* Provides necessary level of assistance for appropriate diet, texture and equipment* Ensures all homes, outside areas and vehicles are well maintained and organized* Performs all other duties as assignedThis position will remain open until filled. If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process. This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer. Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.