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Support Worker
Job summary
A local authority council in Tamworth seeks a compassionate individual for a 12-month fixed-term role supporting vulnerable adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism. The role involves working creatively within the community to promote self-care, independence, and relationship building. Candidates should have good knowledge of the Sandwell area and public transport, alongside strong communication and planning skills. An enhanced DBS check is mandatory for the position.
Qualifications
- Willingness to achieve NVQ 2 in care or equivalent.
- Good knowledge of the Sandwell area and public transport.
- Good communication, planning & organisation skills.
- A flexible approach.
- Will encourage people to develop self-care and independent living skills.
Responsibilities
- Work with vulnerable adults to help achieve personal outcomes.
- Utilize public transport to access local community services.
- Maintain electronic contact records of your support.
- Follow support plans under the manager's guidance.
Skills
Education
This is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave We are looking for someone to work within the local community with individuals to identify future goals, wishes and aspirations. To work with vulnerable adults who have learning disabilities and/or Autism, helping the person to achieve personal outcomes, ambitions and maximise opportunities, taking control of their lives and making their own choices. Enabling the person to grow relationships and build networks in their local community. To work creatively and proactively to ensure person centred approaches are used for people with disabilities. To work under the managers guidance to follow support plans. Utilise the public transport system to access the local community and public services. To lone work in the community with individuals you are supporting. To maintain electronic contact records of your support and reporting to your line manage any concerns
- Willingness to achieve NVQ 2 in care or equivalent
- Good knowledge of the Sandwell area and public transport
- Good communication, planning & organisation skills
- A flexible approach
- Will encourage people to develop self-care and independent living skills
An enhanced barring adults DBS check will be required for this role.
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