Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

Kisimul Group; Bassetlaw; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisimul Group is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join Adult Services - Learning Disabilities. You will support young adults with complex needs, work with the staff team, and contribute to safeguarding and development opportunities.

The role involves daily tasks such as cooking and cleaning, building positive relationships, recording changes in needs, and participating in community activities. A compassionate, patient approach and commitment to dignity are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support roles is beneficial.
• Commitment to safeguarding and dignity of young adults.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard young adults at all times and work with staff.
• Participate in recreational events within home and community.
• Assist with daily care tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Create positive relationships and maintain dignity and respect.
• Meet physical, emotional, behavioural and cultural needs.
• Maintain accurate and clear record keeping.
• Review changes in needs and adapt supports accordingly.
• Contribute to the development of the care team.

Job description

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER – ADULT SERVICES - LEARNING DISABILITIES

Due to our continued organisational growth and development opportunities for our current staff, we are recruiting for Support Workers to join our staff team.

About the position:

As a Support Worker, you will be key in supporting young adults with complex needs. We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious Support Worker who can offer complete commitment to supporting our young adults to fulfil their potential. This is a challenging role as a Support Worker, but with huge rewards.

What will you be doing:

• Working with the staff team across all levels to safeguard our young adults at all times.
• Participating in a wide range of innovative and exciting recreational events held within the home and wider community.
• Assisting with practical tasks relating to care. For example, cooking and cleaning.
• Creating positive relationships with the young adults, maintaining dignity and respect at all times.
• Meeting the physical, emotional, behavioural and cultural needs of the young adults.
• Continually maintaining accurate and clear record keeping.
• Ensuring that the needs of the young adults are being met and regularly reviewing and recording any changes to their needs.
• Actively contributing to the development of the team.