Support Worker

2 days ago

Dover, United Kingdom Look Ahead Care Support And Housing Full time

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Tower Hamlets.
£20,514.00 per annum, working 30 hours per week. Benefits include Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
Includes some weekend working.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriateSupport customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodationParticipate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support WorkerCarry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premisesMonitor the CCTV throughout the shiftEnable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directedCarry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenitiesReport any observations relating to customers welfareAdhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirementsEnsure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all timesMaintain records as required at the project under the direction of the Support Workers/ managementParticipate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the serviceUndertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviourPrefers working as part of a group or teamIs fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgementFlexibleOpen to feedback and self developmentHas a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organisedThrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environmentsIs confident with high levels of self-esteemIs respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communicationIs motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitudeEnjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvementAbility to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience
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. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.We are Caring and Compassionate.We are Inclusive and Trusted.We work in Partnership and are One-Team.Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

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