Our Short Break Service is a Learning Disability Nurse led service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. We are looking to recruit three Band 3 Senior Support Workers to join us. This role will be full time, 37.5 hours per week (unsocial hours apply) and based in the Short Break Service (Northenden, Wythenshawe), Provider Services.
The CALDS Provider team has an excellent reputation for delivering person centered care to individuals who require high levels of support due to their complex needs. The post holder will work as part of a Specialist Nurse led team, working across the city of Manchester.
Main Duties of the Job
Main Responsibilities: To work flexibly to support learning disabled people who may present with severe challenging behaviours and communication needs. To work within the framework of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) and be involved in the assessing planning and implementing support plans in a holistic manner, under supervision from the specialist nurses and in liaison with families and other professionals.
About Us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ 3 in Care or Care Certificate or equivalent level of experience in health and social care
* Recognised health and social care qualification at diploma level or above (desirable)
Experience
* Experience of supporting people who have learning disabilities
* Previous experience in a behaviour specialist setting (desirable)
* Experience in supporting people with autism (desirable)
* Experience of supporting people using Positive Behavioural Support Plans and in developing these (desirable)
Knowledge
* Understand the needs of people with learning disabilities
* Understanding behaviour that can challenge services
* Ability to make written observation and keep accurate records
* Ability to work effectively with other service providers and families
* Skills for direct work with people using the service, for example understanding communication impairment
* Able to work without direct managerial supervision at times
* Good organisation/ time management skills
* Car driver Manual UK Driving Licence, to drive car / up to 9 seater minibus
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.
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