·An extensive specialised training programme including NVQ levels 2-5
·An attractive pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
·Membership to a private health scheme
·An Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling support and free legal and health advice
·Essential travel expenses
·Company sick pay following completion of 2 years' service
·Succession planning within the organisation so employees have opportunity to progress
·A family friendly environment
Full Job Outline for the position(s) of...
Support Practitioner – Grimsby LD Framework - Part Time - 24 hours
Contract:
* Part Time, Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
Delivering a package of person-centred housing related care and support to enable adults with a physical or learning disability to live in their own homes as independently as possible. The care and support is tailored to each individuals needs and includes advice, guidance and delivery of:
* Maintaining and managing independent accommodation
* Setting up and maintaining essential utilities
* Accessing specialist advice or agencies
* Money and debt management
* Liaising with other professionals
* Accessing training, voluntary work, education and employment
* Developing independent living skills
* Access to client involvement groups
* Encouraging positive neighbour relationships and involvement in the local community
* Appropriate use of leisure time
* Personal Care
The service is open to anyone over the age of 18 meeting the criteria and living in North East Lincolnshire. The Service is registered with the Care Quality Commission to deliver Personal Care.
Shifts vary and include evening and weekend work.
Essential Requirements:
* An understanding of Person Centred approaches to care and support
* An understanding of Risk Management
* The ability to engage with a complex and challenging Service User group
* The ability to communicate at all levels
* Experience of supporting vulnerable adults within their own homes
* Work positively with new demands and changes
* The ability to treat people with dignity and respect
* Compassion and empathy
* The ability to work within a team and on your own initiative
* Willing to work towards a recognised housing/care/support qualification.
If you are passionate about working within a supported accommodation setting and have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Main Locations of Job Role...
Grimsby Office
Contact Number:
01472 245820
Applications Process...
We offer two ways to apply:
* Click on the "Apply Online " button below, and fill out our online application form.
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* Download our application form (if link to the role is visible below), complete it, and then email it back to us.
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