Support Worker- Learning Disabilities

Posted 06 March 2023
Salary £11.00 - £11.50 per hour + Holiday Pay + Pension
LocationReading
Job type Temporary / Shift Work
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceFK-SCT-06032023_1678128586
Contact NameFrancesca Keates

Job description

Do you have experience working within the social care sector?

We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to join our team of Support Worker- Learning Disabilities.

You will be supporting young people with various learning disabilities within the childrens residential homes onsite of an SEN school. The school is based in the Reading, Hampshire area and is a rural location allowing the students to thrive.

There is a wide range of sensory based activities to get involved in with the students including an onsite swimming pool and small farm.

As a Support Worker- Learning Disabilities you will be expected to promote independance, inclusion, communication as well as positive relationship building to the young people.

Daily tasks will include providing personal care, general housekeeping, basic meal preparation, dealing with challenging behaviours, enagaging in activities, report writing and handovers.

Shift timings: Long Days (07:30am-19:45pm)

Benefits for you as a Support Worker- Learning Disabilities:

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Free training

Full time and Part time working

Flexible working

Requirements for you as a Support Worker- Learning Disabilities:

  • Drivers disirable due to rural location
  • Experience within children or adult social care
  • Comfortable dealing with challenging behaviour
  • Proactive, reliable and positive attitude

Pay rate:- £11.00 p/h weekday and 11.50 p/h weekend + Holiday Pay.

If this social care opportunity based in Reading is of interest please Apply Now!

Alternatively, please contact Francesca via the Charles Hunter Associates website for more information regarding this Support Worker- Learning Disabilities opportunity and many more roles within Social Care.