Support Worker – Learning Disabilities

Salary: £26,000 per year

Are you looking to work with adults with learning disabilities, challenging behaviours and Autism?

Are you looking to develop and gain a career working in the care sector?

A unique opportunity is available working as a Support Worker in a Support Living service with adults who have complex needs, Autism, Non-Verbal Challenging behaviour and learning difficulties in, Fulford

For your hard work, you will have the opportunity to gain further qualifications including generous annual leave and progression opportunities!

Benefits for you as the Support Worker include:

20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time), which increases after 3 and 5 years’ service
Pension Contribution
The opportunity to be part of our UR Stars Recognition Scheme
Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailersRequirements of the Support Worker include:

Experience working with adults with challenging behaviours in a care setting
Commitment to work long days and weekends
UK Driving license
Good standard of written English for report writing
Strong communication skills and emotional resilienceResponsibilities of the Support Worker include:

Provide a person-centred approach at all times
Protect the service users at all times
Give guidance to the service users and promote independence
Take part in activities the service users enjoy e.g. football, swimming or long walksLocation: Fulford

Salary: £26,000per year and £30 for sleep-ins

Role: full time 37.5 hours a week