Support Worker: Learning Disabilities & Autism (Adults)

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

NEST Pension - 5% Employer Contrib.

Annual Performance Bonus

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a residential adult service in Nottingham, NG8. You will provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviour, supporting their skills and interests in line with best practices and regulatory requirements.

The role is permanent, full-time, 42 hours per week (days and nights, 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am). A satisfactory enhanced DBS and immediate start are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years' work experience in UK healthcare sector as a support worker with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and autism in an adult service (Essential)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills.
• Good leadership skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills for problem solving.
• NVQ or RFQ qualification in Social Care - Preferrable.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.
• Contributing to the efficient running of the service
• Supporting Service Users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
• Ensuring Care Plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed
• Being responsible for informing the Team Leader/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Service Users
• Being responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
• Adhering to all Infection Control Policy and Procedures and to ensure that I keep up to date with my scheduled Infection Control Training
• Developing effective working relationships with other employees within the client site
• Working in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users
• To seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Having good knowledge of, and working within, the Fundamental Standards
• Understanding the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements
• Committing to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
• Attending statutory training and any other training as directed by management
• Understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures relevant to the role

Job description

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a residential adult service in Nottingham, NG8. You will provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviour, supporting their skills and interests in line with best practices and regulatory requirements.

The role is permanent, full-time, 42 hours per week (days and nights, 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am). A satisfactory enhanced DBS and immediate start are required.