Empowering Learning Disability Support Worker

Carlisle Mencap Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Care Certificate training

Incremental pay enhancements

Waking night supplement

Job summary

Carlisle Mencap Ltd in Cumbria is seeking a dynamic, caring person to provide person-centred support to people with learning disabilities in our services. You will work in partnership with individuals to enable active control over their lives, promote independence and inclusion, and respond proactively to situations.

The role includes developing care plans, assisting with daily living, personal care, safeguarding, and enabling access to community facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities in residential or community settings (essential).
• Sign language knowledge such as Makaton (desirable).
• Full driving licence (desirable).
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and person-centred care approaches.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships with service users to understand needs, views and concerns.
• Assist in drawing up care plans reflecting needs and wishes, encouraging choice and independence.
• Enable service users to be involved in daily life activities (cooking, cleaning, shopping, washing).
• Provide personal care as needed with dignity and respect, using safe manual handling methods.
• Encourage cultural and spiritual expression and community involvement.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and confidentiality; work as part of a friendly, supportive team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Accurate record keeping

Community living support

Monies & finances support

Open & approachable

Flexible hours incl. evenings weekends

Team player & initiative

Education

RQF Level 2 in Adult Care or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

Carlisle Mencap Ltd in Cumbria is seeking a dynamic, caring person to provide person-centred support to people with learning disabilities in our services. You will work in partnership with individuals to enable active control over their lives, promote independence and inclusion, and respond proactively to situations.

The role includes developing care plans, assisting with daily living, personal care, safeguarding, and enabling access to community facilities.