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About the Role: We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team in the Leeds Moortown area to provide personalized care for a service user in her late twenties. We provide a competitive rate of £12/hour. As a support worker, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the service user's quality of life. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the service user in her daily activities, promoting her independence and well-being.
- Engaging with the service user through playful interactions and making her feel comfortable.
- Assisting the service user during outings to places she enjoys, such as Eureka in Halifax, the Media and Science Museum in Bradford, and the City water park in Bradford.
- Ensuring the service user's safety at all times, especially during public transport and community outings.
- Encouraging the service user to engage in sensory activities with pens, pencils, and crayons, which she enjoys.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 support for the service user during her scheduled activities and outings.
- Be attentive to the service user's non-verbal cues and guide her to what she needs or where she wants to go.
- Ensure the service user is never left unattended and maintain a close presence to prevent any potential risks.
- Support the service user in social settings, helping her interact with others and enjoy her surroundings.
- Be mindful of the service user's preferences and needs, such as her love for perfumes and sensory items.
Requirements:Â To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Experience: Previous experience working with individuals with Learning Disabilities and Complex Care needs.
- Must have at least 6 months UK care experience and Right to work in the UK.
- An up-to-date DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service – Should you need to apply for a new DBS we can support you with this.
- An up-to-date CV with all employment history.
- To be able to commit to an assignment, to ensure structure and stability for the service user.
- Skills: Excellent communication skills, empathy, and an understanding approach.
- Availability: Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Why work with Reed?
- Paid shadow shifts
- Full training and free induction, as well as ongoing development/training opportunities.
- The ability to develop and progress your training through the Substantial Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Fund.
- Contact with a dedicated expert consultant with office hours of 8am-6pm to offer support/advice.
- A smooth and quick registration process.
How to Apply:Â If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the service user's life, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
