Are you a warm, highly motivated person with person-centred values who can empower and support people with a learning disability to transform their lives? Are you creative, proactive and willing to go the extra mile to enable people to achieve their aspirations?
We are recruiting Support Workers to support tenants with learning disabilities or autism to enjoy an excellent quality of life in a development of 9 self-contained flats, purpose designed to maximise independence and community connections. The accommodation is located in a very pleasant residential location next to Wandsworth Common, close to bus routes and local amenities.
Part of your role will involve supporting a male service user with autism, learning disabilities and communication needs. He has a Ghanaian background and enjoys Ghanaian music and food. These areas of support are very important for him. You would be required to be able to support him to meet his cultural needs and support him with all aspects of his daily care. He enjoys playing games with staff and going out in the community. He has behaviours that challenge and therefore you would be required to work alongside his positive behavioural support plan to ensure we can work towards supporting him when he appears anxious and to help him develop his independence.
You will plan and carry out transition work in collaboration with the service user, their family and wider support network, ensuring that their needs a...