Support Worker. Job in Lancing Education & Training Jobs

OakGar Recruitment; Lancing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to enhance the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. In this rewarding role, you'll provide essential support in daily living skills and community activities, fostering independence and personal growth. The company offers a friendly environment, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to high-quality care. If you're passionate about making a difference and possess a caring attitude, this position is an ideal fit for you.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Free training

Regular support and supervisions

Contribution towards company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living skills like cooking and personal care.
• Assist with accessing community activities and social integration.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Ability to relate to diverse backgrounds

Professional and reliable attitude

Teamwork

Patience and sense of humour

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you ready for a new challenge, and want to be rewarded for your efforts?

Are you someone with a natural person-centred approach with a desire to enable those who you support to achieve greater independence whilst obtaining career progression? We are currently working on behalf of a specialist care organisation who are looking for a full-time support worker to make a difference in their service in Lancing, West Sussex who can commit to a flexible rota. The service prides itself on providing the highest level of care to individuals with learning disabilities and autism so experience within this client group would be desirable. After probation, you have the option to be enrolled in further sector related qualifications.

We are looking for a Support Worker who has:

• A friendly, caring approach
• A genuine desire to help others
• The ability to relate to people with a variety of backgrounds
• A professional, reliable, and flexible attitude
• The ability to work on your own or in a team
• Patience and a sense of humour!

If this sounds like you, then in return you will be rewarded with:

• NVQ 2 after probation and further development
• Paid holidays
• Free training
• Regular support and supervisions
• Support for Health and Social Care Qualifications
• Contribution towards company pension scheme

Activities of support vary from daily living skills i.e., cooking, cleaning, personal care, travel escorts, teaching of independent life skills to assistance with accessing community-based activities such as going to college, swimming, work placements and other social and leisure activities.