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Creative Support Ltd
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Jarrow, Tyne and Wear
Relief Support Worker
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £8.35 per hour |
Overview
Creative Support is a non-profit provider of personalised care and support for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions, and older people. We support the 17 service users living at the service to live independently. We are looking for an experienced practitioner to provide person-centred support to people with a learning disability in South Tyneside. Your responsibilities will include: Providing intimate personal care, practical and emotional to people with a learning disability Identifying and accessing opportunities with the service users to support them to lead meaningful and fulfilling lifestyles Support individuals in the community with various activities. Including- shopping, disco & health appointments Collaborating with service users, families, and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service that meets the needs of service users Assisting the line manager with the day-to-day running of the service Working as part of a team and alone in service user homes This is a fantastic service which enables great outcomes for the people we support. We are looking for staff who have the commitment and dedication to go the extra mile to enable people to achieve their personal goals. Experience of working with people with a learning disability is essential. A relevant professional qualification is desirable. You must be warm and able to work in a person-centred way with people with a learning disability. This role is based on a zero hour contract. You will be expected to work flexibly on a rota to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays & possibly sleep-ins. This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development. Creative Support has obtained Investors in People Silver status and you will receive ongoing training regarding the service user group you work with and training regarding changes to the law governing social care.