Learning Disabilities - Support Worker
$31,200–$47,257,600 year
On-siteHucclecote, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Summary
Deliver person-centred daily care and support to individuals with learning disabilities, including personal hygiene, housekeeping, medication administration, and community access. Maintain comprehensive risk assessments, accurate record keeping, and compliance with health and safety policies while collaborating with external professionals like GPs and social services. Participate in service user reviews, support new colleagues during induction, and contribute to continuous service improvement through feedback and development. Work flexibly across locations as required, adhering to all regulatory standards and care plans to promote independent living and wellbeing.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Proven 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
- Basic IT skills in particular the use of Microsoft Word
- Willing to travel to other locations within a reasonable distance of main place of work
Desired Qualifications
- 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
- Display an awareness and understanding of the Protection of Vulnerable Adults guidelines
- Able to deliver a range of services in a person centred, non-judgemental manner
- Proven track record in managing incidents of verbal and violent aggression
- Previous experience in the care profession
- Vocational qualification e.g. NVQ 2/3 or willingness to work towards
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