Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Bespoke Health Care Full time

Working for: Bespoke Health and Social Care; LD&A

Vacancy: Full Time

Pay rate: £14.00 an hour

At LDA, we support adults and young people who have needs attributed to Learning Disability, Autism or Mental Health conditions with associated complex needs. Our goal is to empower them to integrate more within their community whilst maintaining their independence and personal choice.

We are also committed to the continuing development of all our team members, so we can empower them to lead fulfilling careers in care.

**Key Responsibilities**:
If you are resilient, reliable, empathetic and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else’s life then we want to hear from you.

Support Workers cover all manners of support for others - from companionship and days out, to personal care and housekeeping. At LDA, you’ll be working with someone living with a Learning Disability, Autism or Mental Health condition which may also result in a range of complex care needs. You’ll receive fully paid, on the job training so, whether you’re an experienced support worker or completely new to the sector, you’ll have the opportunity to build your skills whilst cultivating a trusted relationship with the person you support.

**Skills Knowledge and Expertise**:
**Shifts available**:

- Days
- 8:00am - 8:00pm, Mon to Sun
- Waking Nights
- 8:00pm - 8:00am, Mon to Sun

**Requirements**:

- Experience with challenging behaviour
- Experience with Learning Disabilities and Autism
- Being able to work as part of a team

We are supporting a lovely client in the Ipswich area who is selectively non
- verbal and has Learning Disabilities and Autism.

Experience with Makaton/Sign Language would be advantageous for this role.

You’ll need to:

- Be compassionate, yet professional
- Be a team player
- Be dedicated and flexible
- Be a driver with access to your own vehicle (preferred but not essential)
- Have healthcare experience
- Be passionate in supporting an individual with their independence

**Benefits**:

- **Flexible hours** - work around your lifestyle
- **Fixed address** - no travelling between client to client
- **Access to Westfield Rewards** - an exclusive rewards website, with access to special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies and destinations
- **Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme**:

- Opportunity to obtain NVQ’s in Health and Social Care
- Fully paid on the job training, with shadowing in place
- Fully paid DBS
- Contracts available
- Progression opportunities within the organisation
- Pension enrolment
- **Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan**:

- 24/7 management support
- **A great Refer a Friend scheme** - receive up to £500 when you refer a friend or family member


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