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Enabling Support Worker Job Type: Full Time Location: Bromley Salary: £12.00 per hour Would you enjoy working in Social Care? Do you have the values, passion and empathy they are looking for? Next Steps is a fast growing Day provision providing support for young people with Physical and multiple learning disabilities. They are seeking both Full and Part time Enabling Support Workers who are creative, enthusiastic high energy and have a passion for working with our young adults. This role involves supporting and enabling our young people to actively engage in activities, social inclusion and lifestyle learning whilst having fun. The role also includes personal care including moving and handling. Knowledge and experience in PMLD; complex needs, Gastro and medication administration would be a benefit to this position but not essential as training will be given as part of your personal development. What is essential is that you have a willingness and commitment to learn. The Role To provide the highest standards of day to day support to the people we support. To create an environment that enables the people we support to prioritise wellbeing and community connections in ways that allow for the best possible quality of life. To enable each individual to make informed choices aimed at flourishing and fulfilled lives based on personal choice. Key Responsibilities Provide support and encouragement to people they support, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan. Enable and encourage the people they support to consider and prioritise their well-being based on their personal choice. Enable the people we support to access the community and build and maintain friendships. Enable and encourage the people they support achieve their personal goals and pursue social or recreational activities. To maintain accurate records while at work in line with the services requirements. To enable the people they support to manage risks effectively including positive risks. Enable and support people using their services as required with personal care promoting dignity and respect at all times. To enable the people they support to maintain and build relationships with family, friends and the local community. To support and enable the person supported to look after their home. To enable or assist the people they support with their medication. Skills and Qualifications Basic numeracy and money management abilities. Good communication skills. Clear English writing skills to understand and update care & medication records. Basic computer skills. Ability to understand varying needs and requirements of people with disabilities. Understand the importance of confidentiality and health & safety of the people they support. Understand the importance of cleanliness and hygiene. Knowledge of the challenges people with a disability face. Understanding the principles of person-centred, enabling practice. Willingness to work with people with who have a disability. Experience or ability to patiently communicate with the people they support and build positive working relationship. Ability to multi task. Recognise barriers to effective communication and be aware of ways to reduce them Understand and able to explain confidentiality in the workplace Understand the need to ensure individuals are treated fairly and with respect Understand what is meant by diversity and discrimination and be aware of how you can ensure that your own practices are inclusive and respects the beliefs, culture, values and preferences of individuals Medication administration or willingness to undertake training Benefits Effective induction and Training in your new role. The opportunity to develop and grow into a subject matter expert through a defined career pathway. You can join the academy and be supported to achieve a nationally recognised qualification that align with your role and our strategic aims. A generous Annual Leave and Pension. Access to their Employee Assistance Programme. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. The organisation is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore they welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
Are you a warm, highly motivated person with person-centred values who can empower and support people with a learning disability to transform their lives? Are you creative, proactive and willing to go the extra mile to enable people to achieve their aspirations? We are recruiting staff to support tenants with learning disabilities, acquired brain injury or autism to enjoy an excellent quality of life in a new-build development of 9 self-contained flats, purpose designed to maximise independence and community connections. The accommodation is located in a very pleasant residential location next to Wandsworth Common, close to bus routes and local amenities. This is a fantastic career development opportunity to be part of a service providing effective support for service users in transition from family homes and other support settings. You will plan and carry out transition work in collaboration with the service user, their family and wider support network, ensuring that their needs and preferences are paramount. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals. Many of the service users will be young adults and this may be their first experience of living in their own home. With your support and mentoring they will be able to establish a full and positive lifestyle. This rewarding role will require flexibility across the week and your working time will involve working shifts which include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required along with demonstrable skills in engaging service users in planning their support. You will also be expected to work professionally alongside Care Managers and health professionals and to communicate positively with families, carers and friends. Although we value relevant experience of supporting people with a learning disability or autism you do not need to have prior experience if you can demonstrate a can-do approach', person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will need good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop good quality support plans. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive, team approach. If you do not already have a relevant vocational qualification in health or social care we will support you to complete the Care Certificate and an accredited Health & Social Care Diploma. In return we will offer you good conditions of service, supportive management and prospects for future career progression. Applications from graduates in any discipline are welcomed. You must enjoy good health and be able to carry out all expected care and daily living tasks. The service is located close to Wandsworth High Street and Wandsworth Common and is easily accessible by public transport, including buses and overground. We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT community. We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed. Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures Benefits of working with Creative Support: We offer all employees competitive pay and a pension contribution in addition to 28 days annual leave. As an employer that is committed to the professional development of our staff we also support our care staff to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and pay for your enhanced DBS. Additional benefits include enhanced maternity leave, employee support programmes and an additional day of leave each year on or around your Birthday. Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK Please be aware we are currently at full capacity with our Visa Sponsor Licenses, therefore we are not accepting applicants who are seeking sponsorship. We are also not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor. We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed. We do not notify unsuccessful candidates of their outcome at application stage, previously unsuccessful applicants must wait six months before reapplying.