Full-Time Support Worker for Learning Disabilities & Autism

Standard Nursing Agency; Brent (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension scheme

Referral bonus £25

Dedicated and supportive team

Job summary

Standard Nursing Agency is urgently seeking experienced Support/Care workers for the Brent area to provide personal care for children and young adults up to 18+ with learning disabilities, physical needs, ASD, and challenging behaviour. Many service users use Makaton to communicate.

The role involves full-time hours, delivering high-quality care with dignity and respect, under the supervision of the care team.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Health and Social Care.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users.
• Assist in identifying individual needs and provide appropriate support.
• Assist/enable service users to maintain high standards of health care and personal hygiene.

Skills

PEG feeding

Stoma care

Hoists

Medication management

Epilepsy management

Catheter care

Personal care

Communication

Nursing background desirable

Health and social care experience

Education

NVQ Level 1-3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Standard Nursing Agency is urgently seeking experienced Support/Care workers for the Brent area to provide personal care for children and young adults up to 18+ with learning disabilities, physical needs, ASD, and challenging behaviour. Many service users use Makaton to communicate.

The role involves full-time hours, delivering high-quality care with dignity and respect, under the supervision of the care team.