Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

Caring Alternatives has a vacancy for an experienced Support Worker to join our team providing outcome focused, individualised support for clients with learning disabilities. We always take a pro\-active, holistic and person\-centred approach to enable people to achieve their stated goals. The ideal candidate will provide:

Key Responsibilities:

• Emotional Support: Offer empathetic listening, practical advice, and guidance to help individuals feel understood and validated.


• Daily Living Assistance: Support with


• with personal care, eating, medication management, and household chores.


• Monitoring and Interventions: Observe changes in behaviour or mood, monitor medication use, and provide crisis support when necessary.


• Developing Care Plans: Collaborate with individuals to create personalised care plans that address their specific needs, goals, and challenges.


• Skill Development: Help individuals develop personal skills, engage in hobbies, and access community services and social activities.


• Advocacy and Empowerment: Advocate for the rights of individuals and empower them to take control of their mental health, promoting independence and self\-confidence.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience working with individuals who have a learning disability.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.

What We Offer:

• Full induction, training, and ongoing personal development, including Care Certificate, QCF Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care.


• 30 hours per week \- including one sleep shift and every other weekend off.


• 5\.6 weeks holiday per year and access to a pension scheme.


• A friendly working environment, good work/life balance, and holiday pay.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in our community. Apply now to discuss the benefits of a supportive and dynamic team!

Job Types: Permanent, Full\-time

Pay: £13\.40 per hour

Benefits:

• On\-site parking

Experience:

• Support Work: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)


• Care Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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