Job title: Live-in Support Worker Job Type: Full time Company: Cedar Hope Care Services Salary scale: £650 per week (7 days) Reporting into: Registered Manager Location: Reading, Berkshire Cedar Hope Care Services Ltd, part of ISWP Holding, is a n Ofsted and CQC regulated 16 supported living service. Cedar Hope Care Services Ltd has a number of provisions in the Reading area, providing a range of support. We support clients who present a wide range of needs and challenges. Role description: Cedar Hope Care Services are looking for a live-in support worker for 24/7 support for a client in one of our homes. This role would be based on a rolling rota of 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off. Duties will include: Offering personalised support and safeguarding our client/clients to live independently Supporting the client to access social activities Writing accurate and factual daily reports Promoting and ensuring privacy and dignity Working in a team and on an individual basis Person specification: Satisfactory clearance of an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB) Proof of right to work in the UK Essential strong functional skills (ICT, Numeracy and Literacy) Knowledge in safeguarding as well as health and safety protocols Knowledge of Learning Disabilities Minimum 6 months experience in care Self-motivated, responsible, and be able to act on your initiative Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines These principal responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of duties, only a general guide to the post. In consultation with the post holder, the duties may change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the service. Note this post is exempt from TheRehabilitation of Offenders Act1974 (c.53) as it involves contact with vulnerable adults.