Learning Disability Support Worker

Responsibilities:

• Taking the people we support out into their local community to help them participate in recreational and social activities that they enjoy
• Provide support and assistance to individuals with disabilities in their daily activities
• Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Help individuals with meal planning, preparation, and feeding
• Assist with medication administration as required
• Monitor and document individual progress and behaviour
• Collaborate with a team of professionals to develop and implement individualised care and positive behavioural support plans
• Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals at all times

You must be able to travel to all the following locations for support work:

London boroughs and surrounding areas

Requirements:

• GCSE qualification or equivalent
• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Compassionate and patient nature
• Ability to handle challenging behaviours in a calm and professional manner

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Pay: £12.71-£14.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme

Physical Setting:

• Day centre
• Homecare
• Sheltered housing

Work days:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London Borough of Croydon, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• JSS provides short breaks to children and young people, therefore it is really important that you are prepared to go swimming with them (no need to be able to swim but willingness to get into a swimming pool to encourage the people we support). Also willingness to do adventurous actives inside and out.

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Disabilities Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Location:

• London Borough of Croydon, Greater London (preferred)

Work Location: In person