Job Title: Learning Disabilities Support Worker
Pay: £12-13 p/h
Hours: Full-time permanent position with flexible and varying shift patterns
Location: London Borough Of Brent
Nocturnal Recruitment are currently hiring experienced support workers who have previously worked with young adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. If you have previous experience as a mental health support worker and have a compassionate nature towards working with vulnerable individuals in a care setting, this role is for you.
Your roles/responsibilities:
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Maintaining a valuable connection with each service user at the service. This includes being proactive and allowing them to pursue their hobbies and interests with the right amount of care and supervision
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Promote choice, dignity, and independence at all times
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Always offering emotional support and actively listening to each service user and their needs
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Using de-escalation tactics when being approached with complex or challenging behaviours.
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Reporting any potential health & safety concerns regarding a service user to the main point of contact in the service.
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Taking service users out into the local community and allowing them to keep up with their physical fitness
Must have:
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At least 1 year experience working with young adults with learning disabilities and mental health challenges in a supported living environment or similar setting.
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A positive attitude whilst working with vulnerable adults, in accordance with their needs as presented in each of their individual care plans.
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A current enhanced DBS certificate
preferably on the update service
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Desirably, an NVQ level 2 or above qualification in Health & Social Care
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