Support Worker Learning Disabilities

Salary: £26,000 per year

Support Worker

Hertfordshire

£26,000 per year

Drivers ideally due to location unless very local

Package

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

Full Time/Permanent role

Our client is currently seeking Support Workers to work within their learning disability service based in Redbourn, Hertfordshire.

The service provides 24-hour support to two customers in Redbourn. Supported living registered care, these gentlemen have learning disabilities and Autism, requiring a high level of support and care to meet their individual needs. The service comprises of two bungalows with offices and sleep in rooms for staff, located near Redbourn village, close to Harpenden and St Albans. The service in Redbourn supports 2 gentlemen living in their own bungalows with everyday life skills.

The service provides a 24/7 support service, with an emphasis on choice and control, enabling customers to achieve greater independence, improved quality of life and integration into the wider community. We are looking some someone who is able to build supportive, trusting relationships with customers and create a positive atmosphere. You need to be able to provide a flexible, personalised and responsive support service that is tailored to each customer’s abilities and aspirations.

This will include a willingness to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Customers need support with daily living activities, including practical assistance, cooking, feeding, cleaning and personal care. The role will also require you to maintain appropriate records to a professional standard in accordance with the companies policies and procedures. If you have experience working with and motivating customers whilst being calm and resilient to challenging behaviour, then please apply for this role.

Person Specification:

* Warm friendly presence and open behaviour

* Respectful, articulate and sensitive style of communication

* Proven experience of motivating and supporting customers

* Ability to work flexible hours including early and late shifts and weekends on a rota basis

* Willingness to support customers in the community

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.