Support Worker - Learning Disabilities
- Posted 14 September 2022
- Salary Up to £10.12 per hour
- LocationThatcham
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineSocial Care
- ReferenceAD-TH-LD-36322_1663229364
- Contact NameAlex Day
Job description
Are you looking to work with adults with learning disabilities and complex needs? Are you looking to develop and gain a career working in the care sector?
A unique opportunity is available working as a Support Worker in a Support Living service with adults between the ages of 21 - 55 who have Autistic, Downs Syndrome, Verbal Challenging behaviour and learning difficulties in Thatcham.
For your hard work, you will have the opportunity to gain further qualifications including generous annual leave and progression opportunities!
Benefits for you as the Support Worker include:
- Generous annual leave
- Progression opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Fully funded DBS
Requirements of the Support Worker include:
- Experience working with adults with challenging behaviours in a care setting
- Commitment to work long days and weekends
- UK Driving license
- Good standard of written English for report writing
- Strong communication skills and emotional resilience
Responsibilities of the Support Worker include:
- Provide a person-centred approach at all times
- Protect the service users at all times
- Give guidance to the service users and promote independence
- Take part in activities the service users enjoy e.g. football, swimming or long walks
Location: Thatcham
Salary: £10.12
Role: full time 37.5 hours a week
Please follow the instructions on this website to apply your interest, or for more information on this Support Worker position please contact Alex Day at Charles Hunter Associates on 07990044722
