Support Worker

Liberty Support Services Ltd ,
Oldham, Greater Manchester

Overview

Here at Liberty Support Services our ethos is simple; we work with people with learning disabilities to live the kind of life they choose. We are looking to recruit Support Workers for the Oldham area of Greater Manchester Job Purpose As a Support Worker you will support all kinds of individuals with different needs, in different ways including: People who have a learning disability and/or; Complex health needs Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorder Profound and multiple disabilities Asperger’s syndrome Mental health problems Physical disabilities Communication difficulties Complex behaviour Sensory impairments Job Description As a Support Worker, your duties will include but are not limited to: Support people with learning disabilities to gain more control over their lives and to maximize their inclusion and participation within their own community according to their interests, needs and wishes Enable individuals to achieve planned goals and personal outcomes Develop links with and maintain natural supports Support people within a range of settings as required. You may be required to work within a supported living environment/persons own tenancy, or within the community. Individuals may also be supported within the family home where appropriate Promote Equality and Diversity within the service and the wider community Provide safe, flexible and responsive support in line with current statutory requirements and legislation Becoming a Support Worker requires you to work flexibly. This will include working evenings, weekend and sleep in/waking night duties as required. Liberty Support offer a continuous service, 365 days per year. If you are interested in becoming a Support Worker we would be very interested to hear from you Experience is preferred, but we do offer full training as long as you are passionate about the work you do This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89961599