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Learning Disabilities Support Worker

4Recruitment Services
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6BE, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • 4Recruitment Services is hiring Support Workers for a Learning Disabilities Service in Tonbridge, Kent, requiring 1-2 years of relevant experience.
  • The role involves supporting service users with learning disabilities in making decisions about their lives and maintaining a high standard of daily living.
  • Working hours are 36 per week with shifts including days, evenings, and sleep-ins, the latter compensated at an additional rate of £80.
  • Candidates should have knowledge of person-centred planning and key-working, with an understanding of quality support principles.
  • The position offers benefits through the 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme and dedicated payroll support.
4Recruitment Services are seeking Support Workers to work for a  Learning Disabilities Service based in Tonbridge, Kent.The main purpose for the role:
  • Support service users with learning disabilities
  • Make choices and decisions about their life
  • Maintain a high standard of daily living
  • Take part in, and make a positive contribution to community life
The working hours are 36 per week with the ability to work day shifts, evenings and sleep-ins on a rota basis. (Sleep-ins are paid at an additional rate of £80)DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Recognise and respect each service user as an Individual who has abilities, ideas, responsibilities, wishes, hopes and feelings.
  • Support and keywork service users to achieve individual goals as set out in each service user’s Person Centred Support Plan. Share written records of support plans, person centred planning and teaching plans with the service user.
  • Support service users in seeking advocacy.
  • Encourage the independence of service users by recognising and developing existing skills, in ways that take account of their individual abilities, anxieties, preferences and health needs.
  • Assist service users to develop skills and confidence in budgeting, food shopping and meal preparation.
  • Support service users to plan journeys, trips, activities and holidays away from the project or home. Accompany and support the service user where appropriate.
  • Support service users to develop and maintain relationships with family and friends outside of the project or at home.
  • Communicate effectively with relatives, advocates and other professionals who support the service users.
  • Promote a positive image of the service users in the community at all times.
  • Support service users to develop and maintain positive contacts in community groups and facilities where inclusion is promoted.
  • Support service users to find and keep appropriate jobs, continue their education or training, and/or take part in valued and fulfilling activities.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
  • Experience in the housing and support sector would be ideal
  • Understanding of the principles of quality support
  • Knowledge of support or person-centred planning
  • Knowledge of key-working
  • Ability to travel across the region as required
  What we offer:
  • 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
  • 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
  • Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.