Support Worker
F/T 37.5 hrs per week.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available for this position
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for this client a charity providing unique person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions. Rated "Excellent" by the Council, they offer an environment where staff can grow and develop.
Your role will be:
- To support service users with their general welfare, housing related tasks and pursuing their social and educational activities
- Ensure service users have a detailed Person-Centred Plan to include agreed goals and action plans that assist them in achieving and maintaining independent life skills
- To encourage and support the values of the Communities
- To act as key worker for a group of service users
What you need:
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Experience of applying the principles of care practice
- Understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice
- Accurate record keeping skills
- Good IT skills, such as Microsoft Office programmes
- Working knowledge of basic hygiene standards
- Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours including weekends, evenings, bank holidays and sleep-ins
- Eligible to work in the UK
What We Offer:
- A rich social and cultural environment and a competitive salary with a benefits package including:
- Company sickness pay enhanced SSP
- Annual leave entitlement increases in recognition of long service
- Stakeholder pension scheme up to 5% match
- Generous training and professional development opportunities
- On site free parking
- 15%Discount in our Café /shop for food and Camphill products
- Free counselling service via a help line
- Staff working in our houses can eat with residents when on shift and have access to free tea, coffee and fresh fruit (subject to availability)
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in helping create a transformative living environment for adults with learning disabilities, we’d love to hear from you!