Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Canary Wharf, Greater London, United Kingdom Look Ahead Care Support and Housing Full time

We're looking for a dedicated Support Specialist to join our team at Look Ahead Care Support and Housing. As a Support Specialist, you will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet their assessed needs.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere.
  • Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities.
  • Supporting customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan.
  • Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals.
  • Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'.
  • Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living.

Requirements:

  • Typical Support Worker Qualifications are NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to work to deadlines.
  • Good Record Keeping.
  • Strong relationship skills.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities.



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