Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Sunderland Source: WhatJobs

£14.50 per hou r

We are looking forenthusiastic and caring Learning Disability Support Workers who want to make a positive impact to people's lives.

Benefits of being one of our learning disability support workers:

Receive a£500 joining bonus (conditions apply)
£14.50 per hou r
Full or part time hours available
Free company shares (once you have been with the company for 6 months)
Employee Assistance Programme in place for all staff
Experience preferred but not necessary as all staff will receive acomprehensive induction
5.6 weeks paid holidays, which increases after 5 years’ service
Employee referralbonus scheme available

You must be flexible to work all shifts if required: Days, Evenings, Nights, Sleep ins and Weekends. However we do work with you to achieve a good work/life balance.

Knowledge skills and experience required:

Mature, honest, reliable, caring personality with a common-sense approach.
Ability to use own initiative and make decisions within remits of the role.
Ability to communicate appropriately, both verbally and in writing and to respect confidentiality.
Ability to keep accurate financial records.
Flexibility to work unsociable hours/sleep ins/night duty (additional pay for sleep ins).
Ability to motivate oneself and others, working as part of a team.
Knowledge of the protection of vulnerable adults is desirable.
Commitment to work towards and achieve NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (if not already achieved)
Demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritise own time to meet the needs of service users and follow scheduled and pre planned activities or appointments for the day
Supporting people with a learning disability to maintain relationships and social networks.
Encourage individuals we support to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Ensuring the people we support, do not experience avoidable physical health conditions.
Follow Intervention plans, including Positive Behaviour Support plans.