Learning Disabilities Support Worker
Job Title: Learning Disabilities Support Worker
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
Salary: Starting from £11.75p/h
Areas of Work include:
- Driffield
- Cottingham
- Market Weighton
- Hayton
- Hull
- Beverley
- Brough
Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Disabilities Support Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will provide support to individuals with learning disabilities in a range of settings, including in their own homes, day centers, and community-based services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing person-centered support to individuals with learning disabilities in all aspects of their daily lives, including personal care, communication, social interaction, and leisure activities.
- Supporting individuals to develop life skills and achieve their personal goals.
- Promoting independence and choice, while respecting the individual’s rights and dignity.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of support provided, ensuring confidentiality and data protection at all times.
- Communicating effectively with other team members, families, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for individuals.
- Adhering to health and safety policies and procedures, including administering medication and dealing with emergency situations.
Requirements:
- Experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities in a similar role is desirable.
- A compassionate and caring nature with the ability to build positive relationships with individuals and their families.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- An understanding of person-centered approaches and a commitment to promoting the rights and choices of individuals with learning disabilities.
- A flexible approach to work, including the ability to work shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.
- A relevant qualification, such as an NVQ in Health and Social Care, is desirable but not essential.
If you have a passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities and are committed to providing high-quality care, we would love to hear from you.
Employee Benefits
Blue Light Card
As an employee of NCCN you will feel the benefit of the Blue Light Card Discounts.
Care Friends (Bonus Platform)
As an employee of NCCN you can sign up to Care Friends and earn cash bonuses through this new ‘refer a friend’ scheme in addition to other bonuses!
East Riding Leisure – Gym Discounts
As an employee of NCCN you can feel the physical benefit of a corporate membership to the East Riding Leisure gyms by getting discounted membership fees.
Cycle to Work Scheme
As an employee of NCCN you can feel the physical and financial benefit of a signing up to the Bike to Work scheme!
The Care Workers Charity
As a supporter of ‘The Care Workers Charity’, the only charity formulated to financially support care workers in the UK. Our staff can be signposted to the relevant support services through the charity whilst maintaining dignity and independence and increase the well-being of team members!
Birthday Perks
As an employee of NCCN we acknowledge each staff members birthday with a little gesture and show we value all the continued hard work each member of our team displays every day! T&Cs apply.