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Creative Support; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Support in Jarrow, South Tyneside is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities lead fulfilling daily lives. Join a friendly team delivering person-centred support in residential or community settings.

You will assist with daily activities, promote positive behaviour, engage clients in social activities, build trusting relationships, and support safe medication administration, within a compassionate, community-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing positive behaviour support to adults with learning disabilities and communication needs.
• Encouraging engagement in social activities inside and outside the home.
• Developing warm, trusting relationships with service users and families.
• Administering and monitoring prescribed medication for service users.

Job description

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our friendly staff team in Jarrow, South Tyneside, supporting adults with learning disabilities with their daily lives. This offers a rewarding opportunity to start or advance your career in social care, within a well-established and friendly team.

Support Worker Duties:

• Providing positive behaviour support to individuals with learning disabilities, and non-verbal communication requirements
• Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside their homes
• Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users and their families enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest
• Administrating and monitoring prescribed medication to service users.