Support Worker

Support Worker – Learning disabilities- Tyne and Wear £26,000 per year

The Role

Support Workers must be experienced in supporting people with learning disabilities, including previous exposure of dealing with very complex needs and challenging behaviours. You will have a genuine passion for this type of work and a person-centered approach

Duties include:

* Supporting and maintaining a consistent person-centered approach to support adults with a learning disability to develop and lead a purposeful and valued lifestyle
* Effectively managing challenging behaviours, appropriately using de-escalation techniques
* Supporting development, whilst maintaining independence, choice and inclusion
* Promote an environment which encourages independence and practices which support individual choices which enhance quality of life
* Recognise and identify individual needs, being committed to the principals of quality and opportunity for all
* Produce tailored support to meet individual needs
* Encourage and support community involvement, ensuring fair access and maximum benefit from all resources and facilities
* Create and maintain effective relationships
* Actively monitor, review, record and evaluate personal plans to a high standard
* Ensuring timely and appropriate care is achieved regarding physical and mental health needs

Essential Requirements:

* Previous experience in Learning Disabilities Support Work
* Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
* Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive issues fully
* Approachable and personable character
* Ability to display initiative & work effectively in a team
* Proactive with desire to achieve best possible outcomes

Benefits:

* Working in a well supported team environment
* Competitive rates of pay * Flexible rota
* On-going training, development & support