Support Worker

Ahead Care Support And Housing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care and support provider in the UK is seeking Support Workers to join their Learning Disabilities Service. The role involves fostering independence in customers, assisting with day-to-day tasks, and ensuring their wellbeing in a supportive environment. Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and a minimum of two years' experience in caring for individuals with Autism and challenging behaviors. This position offers a salary of £28,808 per annum for a 40-hour work week, alongside extensive benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave up to 30 days

Free DBS

Discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway®

Paid induction and training

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension scheme and life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with customers with Autism and Behaviors that challenge.
• Ability to work as part of a team in dynamic environments.
• Calm and resilient character, with a practical and organized mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support to help customers develop independent living skills.
• Assist customers with domestic tasks and ensure a high-quality accommodation.
• Participate in support planning and risk management.

Skills

Kindness

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Good IT skills

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

We're looking for 2 kind, empathetic and resilient Support Workers to join our Learning Disabilities Service in Waltham Forest. You are liable to observing and monitoring the customer's behaviours, the duration, the intensity, and the damage, as well as factors that may alleviate or trigger the behaviour - You understand and collaborate with the different support organizations accessible in the community - You will have ability and skill to present and feedback to other professionals in a formal setting - Reports possible cases of abuse, neglect or endangerment appropriately

Responsibilities

• If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
• Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
• Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker.
• Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
• Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
• Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities

Qualities

• Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
• Prefers working as part of a group or team
• Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
• Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
• Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
• Is confident with high levels of self-esteem

What you'll bring

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Behaviour that challenges and Diabetics
• Good IT skills
• Drivers
• Experience with PBS Approach

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. £28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all.

Benefits

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• Free DBS
• Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
• Fully paid induction programme and further training
• ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
• Online wellbeing resources
• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
• Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution