FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

A rare and exciting vacancy to join our growing Supported Living Team!

£13.50/HOUR WITH LEVEL 3/4 NVQ

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health challenges, chalenging behaviours and learning disabilities? Do you have at least 1 year of UK experience in a care or support role and have a full UK driving licence? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our Nottingham based supported living team. This role involves providing person-centred care and support to a specific individual whose needs are ,
A diagnosis of a mild- moderate Learning disability and physical health diagnoses of cerebral palsy, epilepsy (well managed), diabetes and oedemas in legs and feet. Client uses an electric wheelchair. Client requires full personal care.
Client also requires support with meals - basic support microwave meals, bought salad and breakfast cereal and monitoring when he eats due to risk of choking, support with medication and accessing the community. Suitable candidate will need to have a very good command of English to enable good communication with client.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Previous experience working with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.
• Experience of working in supported living
• A compassionate approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant qualifications in health and social care (e.g. Level 2/3 diploma in care or equivalent)
• Flexibility to work shifts, including early, late, night, sleep ins, weekends, and public holidays.
• A commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care.
  If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience, were looking for, wed love to hear from you!

Person SpecificationExperience

• Experience of working with people with Autism, challenging behaviours and learning disabilities

Skills

• Demonstrates a genuine interest in working with people with learning disabilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Full UK manual driving licence (required)
• Right to work in the UK (required)
• GCSE or higher (required)
• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (preferred)
• Benefits
• Competitive rates of pay and weekly pay roll.
• Access to further training and career development opportunities
• Equivalent of 28 days paid holiday.
• Company pension
  Job Types: Full-time, Freelance
  Pay: £13.06-£13.50 per hour

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Learning disability and challenging behaviour care: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence - manual car (required)

Work Location: In perso

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Role:We are looking for compassionate and experienced Support Workers to join our team. In this role, you will support people with learning disabilities in a supported living environment, helping to develop independence and achieve their personal goals. We support people with complex health and behavioural needs. Experience of PBS and or postural management is desirable.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks.
• Supporting individuals in accessing community activities and services.
• Following support plans and promoting independence.
• Supporting people with healthcare interventions and positive behaviour support plans.
• Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with team members, families, and other professionals.
• Encouraging social interaction and helping people build relationships.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.
• Managing challenging behaviour and difficult situations.