Learning Disabilities Support Worker

HERITAGE CARE LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,841 - 17,832; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and progression opportunities

Health Service Discount scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A caring organization is seeking dedicated Support Workers in London to assist individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves building trusted relationships and supporting tenants with personal care and daily activities. Ideal candidates should possess communication skills and an understanding of learning disabilities. Experience is preferred but full training will be provided. In return, the role offers competitive pay, paid holidays, and a range of employee benefits, including discounts and an assistance program.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting adults in a care setting or community.
• Awareness and understanding of Learning Disabilities.
• Understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships with individuals with learning disabilities.
• Assist with personal care and household chores.
• Support tenants in leisure activities both inside and outside the home.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Flexibility

Education

NVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

Locations: Meridian Walk 80, Tottenham, London. N17 8EH
Salary:£9.00 per hour (£16,841.00 to £17,832.00 /year)
Hours:Full Time, a flexible working pattern required.

Are you looking for a job where you can make a positive impact?
Do you enjoy working closely with Service Users and building relationships?

Then look no further.

As a Support Worker, you will need to develop warm and trusting relationships with people with learning disabilities to help them to lead fulfilling and independent lives. No two days are the same, you will be supporting the tenants with personal care and to undertake household chores, including planning and preparing meals to supporting them in leisure, inside and outside of the home.

We are looking for a committed, reliable member to join the team in helping these tenants live independently in their Supported Living home.

Our ideal Support Worker candidate will have:

• Experience of supporting adults in a care setting or in the community
• An awareness and understanding of Learning Disabilities
• Good communication skills, patience and flexibility
• An understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support
• A flexible working pattern (potentially to accompany SU’s on their holidays)
• An NVQ in Health & Social Care, or relevant qualification

Experience is desirable, however, is not essential, as we offer full training for all of our Support Staff.

In return for your hard work, as a Support Worker we offer:

• 22 days paid holiday per annum + bank holidays
• Ongoing training and progression opportunities
• We operate a free Health Service Discount scheme. Which gives discounts on many retailers, including: Superbreak, Jet2holidays, Virgin, Haven, Apple, Clarks, Sky, Halfords, Café Rouge, Nando’s,Matalan & the RAC to name but a few!
• We offer a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all our staff. This offers a variety of support services including free counselling and advice and support on any worries you may have.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Experience: Support Environment: 1 year (Preferred)
Location: London N17 (Preferred)
Licence: NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (Preferred)