Support Worker

Purchaseyourfreedom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable training and consultancy organization seeks compassionate individuals to support residents with learning disabilities in daily living and personal care tasks. This role involves managing medications, enhancing residents' independence, and coordinating with families during transitions. Candidates should have DBS clearance and ideally possess qualifications in Health and Social Care. This contracted position lasts 3-6 months, with possibilities for extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Enhanced adult workforce DBS subscribed to the update service.
• Experience of working with learning disabilities in either day or residential services.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents respecting their dignity and right to privacy.
• Assist residents with daily living skills and personal care.
• Manage medication and associated medical conditions under guidance.
• Support transition of residents between living arrangements and into the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Initiative

Education

Level 2 or 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care

Tools

Manual Handling training

First Aid training

Epilepsy training

Safeguarding Adults training

Job description

To work as a member of a team providing a supportive home environment to residents with learning disabilities and possible physical and sensory disabilities.

To support residents in their daily living skills and in pursuing a valued lifestyle in terms of occupations, relationships, etc, using where appropriate structured teaching techniques.

Duties:

• To support residents respecting their dignity and right to privacy.
• To work with residents and their families/carers in preparing for moving into Piper House, moving between flats, or out into the community as levels of independence increase
• To support (as appropriate) residents in completing household tasks e.g. cooking, shopping, cleaning, using structured teaching techniques to develop resident’ skills.
• To assist residents with personal care e.g. bathing, dressing and nutrition aiming to develop their independence in these tasks, providing primary care where appropriate e.g. changing, feeding, etc.
• To assist residents with their medication and appropriately manage the associated medical conditions e.g. epilepsy, under the guidance of the Team Leader and the Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities.
• To accompany residents where appropriate, using these opportunities to further develop their independent travel skills.

Candidate Profile:

• Candidates must have an Enhanced adult workforce DBS subscribed to the update service
• A Level 2 or 3 Qualification in Health hand Social care is ideal but not essential
• Valid training in Manual Handling, First Aid, Epilepsy and Safeguarding Adults are highly desirable
• Experience of working with learning disabilities in either day or residential services.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Self motivated, uses initiative and takes responsibility.

Please note this is a contracted position of 3-6 months with the possibility of extension depending on budgets and performance.

Please note as an agency we can only offer an Umbrella PAYE rate for this post and confirmation of Eligibility to work in the UK will be required before submission