My Aspirations provides support to clients with learning and physical disabilities across our sites.
We are hiring for Support Workers to join us in a rewarding role at our day centre Willow Lodge.
We are looking for staff who have an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of our clients.
Our aim is to get the very best out of our clients by supporting them to achieve anything they would like to achieve, helping to build their confidence and set goals.
We are looking to employ enthusiastic and proactive support workers who always act with integrity and constantly striving to be the best at whatever they do.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide a person-centred approach and adapt to each client and their needs.
* Communicate effectively.
* Following procedure regarding any safeguarding concerns or incidents.
* Support clients in groups as well as offering 1-1 support.
* Maintain clients existing skills and support in developing new ones.
* Encourage clients to participate and engage in daily activities.
* Support clients out in the community and on day trips.
* Give guidance to the clients as well as promoting independence.
* Assist and encourage the management of medication or administer where necessary and appropriate.
* Assist and provide support with personal care such as toileting.
* Offer emotional and behavioural support.
* Ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of clients at all times.
* Take part in all daily activities, being creative and innovative.
* Support the team in maintaining the sites to ensure they remain presentable.
* Work as part of a team and support your colleagues.
Key skills
* Effective communication skills.
* Patient and understanding
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Build positive relationships.
* A good knowledge of equal opportunities.
* Ability to work as a team member.
* Ability to work under own initiative.
Requirements
* Previous experience working with learning disabilities (desirable)
* Relevant NVQ or training. (desirable)
* Makaton (desirable)
* Attend training and be willing to continue learning and developing skills
* Enhanced DBS check
* Full UK driving license
* Two Referees for us to speak with
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 18 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
* Support Work: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person