Overview
Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities in the Witham, Essex area? We are looking for calm, resourceful, and energetic individuals who are highly motivated, hardworking, and keen to support people with disabilities in a proactive and holistic manner. You will have well-honed skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for all our service users. You will support people to maintain a healthy state of wellbeing, mentally, physically and emotionally, and alongside the person’s circle of support empower individuals to be happy, healthy, and successful in achieving their life goals.
The support we offer is tailored to the individual client’s needs and wants, whilst encouraging independence and community engagement. This role will be based at our registered care service in Witham, Essex where we support 6 wonderful individuals.
Responsibilities
* Provide support with personal care and domestic tasks as part of the role.
* Support individuals to access work, education and social opportunities.
* Encourage independence and community engagement, while recognising and responding to individual needs and preferences.
* Use your personal skills and interests to enhance the lives of the people we support (e.g., outdoor pursuits, creative arts, culinary skills).
* Work in a flexible manner on a roster basis, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements
* A minimum of 12 months previous care experience is essential.
* Willingness to embrace all aspects of the role, including personal care and domestic tasks.
* Location: Witham, Essex; based at the registered care service and supporting 6 individuals.
* Access to and use of the Creative Support bank staff app to pick up shifts and obtain service information; weekly pay.
Additional Information
Vacancy Reference Number: 86597
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
Applications are reviewed as they are received; feedback for unsuccessful applications is not provided. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. This post will not be open to sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
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