Support Worker Learning Disabilities

Salary: £26,000 per year

Support Worker

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

£26,000 per year

40 hours per week

Package

25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Full Time, Permanent

We are recruiting for Support Workers to join our clients Learning Disabilities service in Stevenage!

Our client is currently looking for staff for their supported living project for 10 customers with mild to moderate learning disabilities. It provides a 24/7 support service, with an emphasis on choice and control for customers, enabling them to achieve greater independence, improved quality of life and integration into the wider community.

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. This includes providing personal care, domestic duties, emotional and social support in a person centred way. Staff will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices. The service is staffed 24/7 and all staff is required to cover at least one sleep in a week.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

– NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector

Desirable:

– Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism

For more information on this position please and we will call you to discuss.