Support Worker – Full Time

Job Title: Support Worker – Full time
Location: Derby, County of Derbyshire
Salary: £26,000per year

An exciting opportunity has recently arisen to join our client’s team in Derby as a Full time Support Worker.

They have rapidly become a leading care provider supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independent lifestyles within their own homes. Care and support is designed on an individual basis to meet the needs of the Service User and to promote their independence.

The main function of the Support Worker is to protect, promote and respect the rights of service users to lead an independent lifestyle of their own choosing.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Following an agreed plan of care and support for the individual service user
• Involving and encouraging service users to participate in all aspects of the running of their home
• To assist in the development and promotion of a variety of activities for the service user
• To support the service user in accessing community services to meet their needs

Essential Candidate Specifications:

• Experience of working in a care or support role
• A passion for providing a high level of care and support to adults with learning disabilities

Desirable Candidate Specifications:

• NVQ Level 2 / 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification
• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
• Experience of working with individuals with Mental Health issues

They are committed to the promotion and progression of their staff and thus further training and staff development is actively encouraged. If you are a committed individual with a passion for providing high quality care and support then they would love to hear from you.

Please with your CV and covering letter.

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