Support Worker 15hrs Weekend Only

6 days ago

Leek, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Staffordshire County Council Full time
Job Introduction

This is a diverse social care role where every day is different. For adults with learning difficulties, you'll open the door to lives of independence, fulfillment, and joy. And your impact won't stop there. This positive change will be felt across families and throughout the communities we're proud to serve.

About the Role

We're looking for motivated people who are passionate about providing outstanding care quality for adults with learning disabilities. Our mission is to promote opportunities, independence, and choice so individuals can thrive, and our vision is to be leaders in providing innovative and inspirational care and support.

Main Responsibilities
  • Act as a Link Worker for the people we support by contributing to the on-going development, delivery, and review of person-centred support plans.
  • Deliver excellent support, including administering medication.
  • Plan and deliver community outings and activities, including sensory sessions.
  • Suggest improvements and be proactive in the development of solutions and activities undertaken by the service.

You will be expected to work flexibly undertaking a range of shifts that may include weekend, and bank holiday working, early morning, evenings, split shifts, and sleep-in duties. Rotas are subject to change depending on business need.

The Ideal Candidate
  • Be enthusiastic about working with people with learning disabilities and autism and able to demonstrate a caring, sensitive, and patient approach, while supporting people to be as independent as possible.
  • Have good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate positively to the people we support, and have a positive outlook on life.
  • Be able to demonstrate you can manage potential and actual aggression in a sensitive way which reflects the changing needs of the users and can remain calm in challenging situations.
  • You are able to adapt and respond positively to change.

The role may require you to carry out manual handling tasks to support clients in their day-to-day lives.

What You'll Need
  • NVQ level 2 qualification, Care Certificate, or willingness to complete.
  • Experience of working in a team.
  • Understanding of privacy and confidentiality legislation.
  • Practical knowledge of health and safety at work.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Information and communication technology skills.

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