Specialist Behavioural Support Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilien t Specialist Support Worker to join ou r Learning Disabilities Care Service i n Newham. No personal care or experience required, just the right values. £31,117.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post. Specialist Support Workers provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead. Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery About you: Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour * Prefers working as part of a group or team Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement What you'll bring: Essential: NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience Desirable: Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications and languages About us: If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this ad vert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the ad vertised closed date