Job Description

Do you have an interest in supporting adults with learning disabilities to enable them to lead a more independent life? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to enrich and make a difference in the lives of these people?

We are actively seeking experienced Adult Learning Disability Support Workers to work within a service in Portishead. The service provides supported living services to adults aged 18 and upwards with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities or sensory impairments. You will be assisting residents through a care pathway to help them live as independently as possible.

This role is temporary; however, it can lead to a permanent full-time contract. It's a great opportunity to trial the role, demonstrate your skills, and transition into a long-term position with the service.

Overview:

Title: Adults Learning Disability Support Worker Location: Portishead Job Type: Temporary and Permanent Shifts: days/nights/sleeps / short shifts and long shifts Pay: 14 - 30 per hour, Inclusive of holiday pay Immediate starts available

Benefits:

Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges A variety of work in different social care and healthcare settings Mobile Booking App for communicating shift availability Support from a specialist consultant Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA,PMVA,PBM) Agency worker of the month prize 50 Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win 500 every quarter 24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your own home Holiday pay- paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot Contributed pension

The role:

What you'll be doing as an Adult Learning Disability Support Worker

You will provide therapeutic care and support to patients with Autism and complex needs which includes observing, monitoring, and keeping a record of patient conditions, treating each person with dignity, compassion, and honesty. You will be helping with their progression through a care pathway to live as independently as possible. You will have the support of a team of multi-professionals.

The candidate:

What you'll need to be successful as an Adult Learning Disability Support Worker

A desire to create positive outcomes for adults with Learning disabilities Empathetic, caring and resilient nature At least 6 months of experience working within a social care setting Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service, or are willing to obtain one The right to work in the UK A full UK driving License Able to pay for practical training - PBM, Manual Handling and Buccal (Unless you have already completed the training and have the certificates) Have the time and ability to complete online training - no fee included.
Interested? If you think you're right for this Adult Learning Disability Support Worker role, then click the 'apply' button below

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 14.00-30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 48 per week

Work Location: In person