Support Worker - Adults with learning disabilities

Service Care Solutions ,
Camborne, Cornwall
Salary: Up to £10 per hour

Overview

Support Worker needed for Cornwall Council based in Camborne, £10 ltd an hour Start Date- ASAP Contract End date- 1 month initially Hours per week - 32.5 hours per week Pay rate - £10 ltd an hour Team - Adult's with learning disabilities Location - Camborne Description Working alongside other staff members to follow personal support plans which enable and empower individuals to make informed choices about the way they spend their day. To ensure personal care needs met are met and outcomes worked towards being achieved. To seek guidance from senior staff members as required To work within the needs assessment, and contribute to the care plan and person centred plan to enable and empower individuals to make informed choices and achieve personal goals To work independently or as part of a staff team to support individuals in a way which respects their dignity, promotes independence and self-confidence, by providing practical support and encouraging social inclusion. What is required? Level 2 or above (or equivalent) e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Health and Social Care or Promoting Independence Basic IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Satisfactory travel mobility in order to fulfil the obligations of the role. You will be required to provide a suitable form of transport for those journeys where an alternative form of transport is unavailable or impracticable. Knowledge of or be prepared to complete training in: - First Aid - Manual Handling - Health & Safety - Equality & Diversity - Safeguarding - Passenger Assistant Training - Driver improvement and mini bus training - Mental Capacity Act - Food Safety - Safer Handling of Medication - Infection Control - Peg Feeding - Positive Behaviour Management - O2 Administration - Common Induction Standards Enhanced DBS If you are interested please call Jemma Molloy on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250. The benefits of working with SCS; A specialist, dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities. Payroll service twice a week. Ltd and PAYE payment options available. Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training. Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses. DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge. This job was originally posted as www.caterer.com/job/89888553