Support Worker - Watford Mencap

Mencap; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in social care is seeking a Support Worker for their residential home in Chorleywood. The role involves working closely with individuals with learning disabilities, supporting them in achieving their goals and managing their daily lives. Ideal candidates will possess strong emotional resilience and attention to detail, making a significant impact in the lives of those they support.

Qualifications

• Motivated and compassionate individual needed.
• Flexible 'can-do' attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Act as Key Worker for clients, helping them achieve goals.

Skills

Emotional Resilience

Attention to Detail

IT Skills

Job description

Job Advert

Watford MENCAP is an organisation based in Watford, committed to providing high-quality social care and support to people with learning disabilities and their families. We are passionate about enabling people with learning disabilities and their families to make the most of life, enjoy choice and control over their own lives, and fulfill their ambitions.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Support Worker at Thorpedale, our residential home in Chorleywood. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the people we support, their families and friends, as well as other social and health care professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. You will assist the Manager in supporting a range of people with learning disabilities to maintain standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Hertfordshire County Council (HCC).
2. The role is varied and involves acting as a Key Worker for individual clients. You will support clients to plan and achieve their goals, review and implement support plans, support clients to attend reviews, liaise with professionals, and help individuals manage their money. The role requires a flexible 'can-do' attitude, good IT skills, attention to detail, emotional resilience, and the ability to manage a diverse workload. In return, you will find this an extremely rewarding job making a real difference in people's lives daily.

To apply, please complete our online application form.

Additional Information

Please note: This vacancy is for a Mencap affiliated Network Partner, not for the Royal Mencap Society. Network Partners are independent charities and may advertise vacancies on the Royal Mencap Society jobs website. We encourage applicants to apply directly to the local group using the contact details provided.

By clicking the “Apply” button, you consent to the Royal Mencap Society sharing your application (CV) and personal details with the relevant local group solely for recruitment purposes. You may request the removal of your details by contacting the Network Partner directly.

Questions regarding quality standards should be directed to the respective Network Partner, as logos and standards mentioned pertain only to RMS.

We wish you the best with your application.

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