Learning Disability Support Worker

4 days ago

Bury, United Kingdom Bury Care Academy Full time

**Who We Are**

Bury Independent Living Development started its journey in 1993. We aim to enable people with learning disabilities to lead, with high quality support valued lives, integrated into their local community, we support up to a maximum of around 25 people with learning disabilities.

We also plan the support service involving the people who will receive support, their relatives, friends and other people who know them to determine their individual needs in terms of accommodation, number of residents and level of support.

And work closely with Social Services and Housing Associations to make maximum use of their expertise.

**About the Role**

We support people to live their best life; and to do that we need great Support Workers.

What does a Support Worker do?

The role of a Support Worker is really varied, we ensure the people we support are safe, happy and leading great lives. We also work alongside the people we support to encourage them to manage situations independently and gain confidence as a person where possible.

Supporting someone with needs is not just about personal care, it is about every aspect of support and living an independent life in their community.

We really encourage people to learn and try new life skills such as cooking or actively seeking out new choices and opportunities, possibly engage in education and local community partnerships/events.

As a Support Worker you will meet people who may need additional support; we offer as standard a full training suite of learning for employees/volunteers to ensure the services we deliver meet the entire needs of the people we support.

**Key Responsibilities**- To undertake personal support/care activities as outlined in supported individuals support plan
- To maintain effective communication and develop positive working relationships with Individuals and their families
- To support individuals to access social, educational and work activities as outlined in individuals support plan
- To support individuals on holiday according to BuryILD’s current policy
- To assist individuals to prepare and cook meals as outlined in the support plan considering SALT guidelines where applicable
- To assist with grocery shopping to provide an adequate, balanced, and varied diet as outlined in supported individuals support planTo arrange and assist supported individuals to attend health appointments**About You**
- Have previous experience working in a care role
- Ideally hold (or working towards) a QCF Diploma Level 2 qualification (desirable)
- Are kind, patient, respectful and empathetic with a genuine passion for supporting others
- Have effective communication and teamwork skills
- Are reliable and committed to delivering exacting standards of care

**What We Offer**
- Extra Annual Leave on your Birthday (after probation)
- An annual training bonus in December salaries (if all required training has been completed successfully)
- An assigned Manager/Mentor to assist you in your induction and ongoing employment with us
- Employer Assist Programme with free 24/7 access, including counselling/advice/support confidential for you and your family
- Blue Light Card and associated discounts
- Free NVQ 3/4/5 in Health & Social Care (includes signed agreement)
- Opportunities to increase skills, experience and role responsibilities for the right people. If you are ambitious, this could lead to career development and promotions.

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