Support Worker for Learning Disabilities

2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom CrossReach Full time
About the Role

As a Support Worker for Learning Disabilities, you will be a key member of our team, providing essential care and support to service users based on their individual care plans. You will work independently, ensuring that CrossReach's high standards are met.

Your role will involve helping with daily tasks, supporting service users in their work, leisure, and educational activities, and ensuring their safety and well-being. You will be responsible for creating and implementing support plans, conducting risk assessments, and handling emergencies.

Effective communication and the ability to handle challenging situations are crucial for promoting social inclusion and protecting service users. You will need to stay updated on social care developments, attend training sessions, and keep a personal development portfolio.

CrossReach has been at the forefront of high-quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team. We recognize that every individual's unique background, experience, and ability contributes to our success.

We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive, and be their very best, whoever they are.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide essential care and support to service users based on their individual care plans
  • Help with daily tasks and support service users in their work, leisure, and educational activities
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of service users
  • Create and implement support plans, conduct risk assessments, and handle emergencies
  • Stay updated on social care developments, attend training sessions, and keep a personal development portfolio
Requirements
  • SVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent
  • Experience in the caring field
  • Basic computer skills
  • Membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and registration with the SSSC

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