Learning Disability Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom Carlisle Mencap Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and caring individual to provide person-centered support to individuals with learning disabilities in our services.

As a Learning Disability Support Worker, you will work in partnership with individuals to enable them to take control over their lives and make progress towards their personal goals.

You will promote self-esteem, independence, and social inclusion, while ensuring the rights and entitlements of service users are respected at all times.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop trusting relationships with service users to encourage them to express their needs, views, and concerns.
  • Assist service users in drawing up care plans and person-centred plans that reflect their needs and wishes.
  • Enable service users to be fully involved in the running of their own life, including cooking, cleaning, shopping, and washing.
  • Provide personal care for service users, respecting their dignity and rights at all times.
  • Encourage service users to meet their cultural and spiritual needs and express their personal identity.
  • Work within and promote the Adult and Children's safeguarding policies of Carlisle Mencap.
  • Implement individual care plans and person-centred plans.
  • Administer medication safely and securely.
  • Enable service users to make full use of community facilities and accompany them in leisure pursuits.
  • Uphold the vision and good standing of Carlisle Mencap.
  • Liaise with families and other agencies as required.
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Requirements
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to keep accurate records.
  • Ability to direct, develop, and support everyday living and community skills.
  • Ability to assist individuals with monies and help manage finances.
  • An open and approachable attitude.
  • Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and overnight.
  • Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
  • RQF Level 2 in Adult Care or other qualification related to the role.
  • Previous experience working with individuals with a learning disability in a residential or community setting.
  • Ability to use sign language, such as Makaton.
  • Full driving licence.
  • Familiarity with local community.
  • Attitude and personal attributes, such as having interests in various activities and hobbies.


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