Learning Disability Support Worker

OSJCT Group; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

My Rewards programme

Job summary

OSJCT Group Hazlemere, High Wycombe, is seeking a Learning Disability Support Worker to assist residents with daily routines, personal care and activities, while helping keep rooms clean and tidy.

You’ll work with a caring team in a not-for-profit setting that reinvests in residents and staff. Training and development are provided, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Proven track record in elderly care and commitment to high quality care standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines and personal care.
• Provide companionship and participate in activities with residents.
• Carry out light housekeeping to keep rooms and household tidy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Diploma/NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Hazlemere, High Wycombe

Job: Learning Disability Support Worker

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Hours: 35 hours per week, including alternative weekends

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Support Workers make a real difference to our residents every day; whether it’s helping them with their daily routines or personal care, providing companionship or joining in with the vast array of fun activities that take place in our homes, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring they are leading happy and fulfilled lives. You’ll also carry out light household duties to ensure that the household and resident’s rooms are kept clean and tidy, involving them where it’s appropriate to do so. You’ll understand that some days might be challenging, but you’ll also laugh, have fun and make lasting memories with our residents.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

ABOUT YOU

Ideally with, or willing to work towards, a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), you’ll have a proven track record in elderly care and a commitment to providing high quality care standards for older people.

You’ll be a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. You’ll be keen to learn and will want to excel at your job at all times, so we’ll provide all the support you need to start your career with us - all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more