Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Sunderland Home Care Associates (20‑20) Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 14,445 - 20,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Employee stock ownership plan

Health & wellbeing programme

Job summary

Sunderland Home Care Associates Ltd. is seeking enthusiastic Learning Disability Support Workers to positively impact people's lives. Full and part-time positions are available, offering starting pay of £12.71 per hour with a £1000 joining bonus (conditions apply) and various employee benefits including a pension and stock ownership plans.

The role requires a caring personality, good communication skills, and flexibility to manage various shifts. Candidates should be eligible to work in the UK and will need to commit to achieving NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.

Qualifications

• Mature, honest, reliable, caring personality with a common-sense approach.
• Flexibility to work all shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to keep accurate financial records.

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.

Skills

Caring personality

Ability to communicate appropriately

Ability to use own initiative

Flexibility to work unsociable hours

Knowledge of protecting vulnerable adults

Ability to motivate others

Education

Commitment to NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring Learning Disability Support Workers who want to make a positive impact to people's lives.

Benefits of being one of our learning disability support workers:

• Receive a£1000 joining bonus (conditions apply)
• £12.71 per hour
• Full or part timehours available
• Free company shares(once you have been with the company for 6 months)
• Employee Assistance Programmein place for all staff
• Experience preferred but not necessary as all staff will receive acomprehensive induction
• 5.6 weekspaid holidays, which increases after 5 years’ service
• Employee referralbonus schemeavailable

To apply for this fantastic opportunity and join our team, you must be eligible to work in the UK and be a resident. Please do not apply if you are not eligible to work in the UK. Please note that sponsorships are not available.

You must be flexible to work all shifts if required: Days, Evenings, Nights, Sleep ins and Weekends. However we do work with you to achieve a good work/life balance.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Mature, honest, reliable, caring personality with a common-sense approach.
• Ability to use own initiative and make decisions within remits of the role.
• Ability to communicate appropriately, both verbally and in writing and to respect confidentiality.
• Ability to keep accurate financial records.
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours/sleep ins/night duty (additional pay for sleep ins).
• Ability to motivate oneself and others, working as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the protection of vulnerable adults is desirable.
• Commitment to work towards and achieve NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (if not already achieved)
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritise own time to meet the needs of service users and follow scheduled and pre planned activities or appointments for the day
• Supporting people with a learning disability to maintain relationships and social networks.
• Encourage individuals we support to make healthy lifestyle choices.
• Ensuring the people we support, do not experience avoidable physical health conditions.
• Follow Intervention plans, including Positive Behaviour Support plans.

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

Additional Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme