Waking Nights Care Champion: Enable Independence

Camphill Village Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based care organization is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist adults with learning disabilities in achieving their personalized care goals. The role includes encouraging a clean living environment, meal planning, and supporting social and financial management. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles and good communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave pro rata

Access to various retailer discounts

Pension scheme contributions

Sick pay entitlement

Employee assistance scheme

Death in Service benefits

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and distressed behaviours/emotions preferred but not essential.
• General education, good numeracy and literacy skills to complete official documentation.
• Driving licence desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Encourage cleanliness and a welcoming living space.
• Assist with laundry and clothing care.
• Plan and cook healthy meals based on preferences.
• Arrange and attend medical appointments.
• Support budgeting and finance management.
• Foster an active social life for tenants.
• Provide personal care and administer medication.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ensure tenants' financial and housing-related needs are met.

Skills

Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities

Good numeracy and literacy skills

General knowledge of IT skills

Job description

A UK-based care organization is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist adults with learning disabilities in achieving their personalized care goals. The role includes encouraging a clean living environment, meal planning, and supporting social and financial management. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles and good communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including discounts and a pension scheme.