Specialist Support Worker (Female Only)
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Social Care Service in Stratford Road.
Salary & Hours
£29,110.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Benefits
* 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
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24‑7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension – we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
What you'll do
* Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
* Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging to achieve Support Plan goals
* Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on ongoing assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customers to progress in their recovery
* Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
* Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self‑manage their medication regimes through individual re‑enablement programmes and informed decision making
* Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
* Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
* Involve customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
* Adhere to lone working protocols and maintain high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
* Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks, etc.
* Be responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
* Lead groups and activities – offering a range of appropriate therapeutic and recovery focused interactions and activities
* Adhere to all other Look Ahead policies and procedures and engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
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.
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
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
* Is confident with high levels of self‑esteem
* Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
* Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can‑do attitude
* Has the ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring
Essential
* NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience
About us
Look Ahead is a leading, not‑for‑profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co‑design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.
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.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
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