Learning Disabilities - Support Worker

Description

We are looking to recruit a Learning Disabilities - Support Worker To enable service users with individual needs to improve their quality of life and be part of their communities. To promote independence, well-being, rights,

responsibilities, and choices among service users. To provide day-to-day care and support to enable the individuals who use the services to live as independently as they wish.

 Responsibility

To enable service users with individual needs to improve their quality of life and be part of their communities. To promote independence, well-being, rights, responsibilities, and choices among service users.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• NVQ 2/3 or willingness to work towards / Previous experience in the care profession.
• Current, clean Driving Licence
• ·        Basic IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word.

Essential - Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Display a flexible attitude towards providing a service.
• Comfortable with providing personal and intimate care to our service users.
• Adaptable and able to work in a challenging and changeable environment.
• Display a caring and empathetic approach to people with Learning Disabilities.
• Able to undertake the moving and handling of service users following training.
• Willing to travel to other locations within a reasonable distance of prominent places of work.
• Display an awareness of current Learning Disabilities issues and understanding of a person-centred approach.
• Display an awareness of current legislation and policy that impacts upon and influences service delivery, such as Valuing People.
• Knowledge of the Protection of Vulnerable Adults guidelines.
• Able to deliver a range of services in a person-centred, non-judgemental manner.
• Track record in managing incidents of verbal and violent aggression.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to receive and undertake instruction and to tailor the message to the audience.
• Collaborative team working skills.
• Ability to deliver against agreed objectives/targets.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• Five Years of Reference
• Enhanced DBS / on the update service.
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role

Diamond Blaque Group- A leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. We ensure that everyone is respected and included regardless of background. To apply for this position, please email your career history to Diamond Blaque.