Empowering Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Thornbury Community Services; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Travel and mileage expenses

Exceptional pay rates

Job summary

Thornbury Community Services is seeking a compassionate Learning Disabilities Support Worker in Bristol to empower a gentleman with cerebral palsy and learning disability to live an active life, with personal care, mobility, and community activities.

You will provide hoisting, showering, toileting, medication support, exercise encouragement, and help plan meaningful activities, with a person-centered approach, patience, and good humor.

Qualifications

• 12 months UK-based experience in community settings.
• Experience with personal care, hoisting, mobility and medication support.
• Strong communication skills and a patient-centered, compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered care in the client’s own home.
• Maintain safety and apply positive risk decisions.
• Support independence and help the client pursue activities.
• Build trust and long-term relationships with the client and family.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patience and empathy

Person-centered care

Shift flexibility

Job description

Thornbury Community Services is seeking a compassionate Learning Disabilities Support Worker in Bristol to empower a gentleman with cerebral palsy and learning disability to live an active life, with personal care, mobility, and community activities.

You will provide hoisting, showering, toileting, medication support, exercise encouragement, and help plan meaningful activities, with a person-centered approach, patience, and good humor.