Support Worker - Learning Disability Services

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About the role

£14.00 per hour + £600 Welcome Bonus | Full-time and part-time roles available

What you’ll get with us

- A team that has your back. Join a warm, enthusiastic team that puts people at the heart of everything we do. We know that when our team is happy, the people we support are too.

- Training and career growth. Plenty of opportunities to learn and develop, with clear processes to support you at every step. No experience? No problem. We’ll help you build the skills you need.

- Work that matters. Help people with learning disabilities and complex needs live meaningful, happy lives, and see the difference you make.

- Family-owned values. Kingsley is a family-owned group where everyone, residents and team alike, is part of one big family.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you’ll be part of a close, focused team supporting the people who live with us. You’ll help with personal care, always respecting each person’s dignity and encouraging their independence, and help with day-to-day life in the home so our care stays consistently excellent.

At Kingsley Specialist Services, we support people with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those who thrive in a calmer, more peaceful setting. Everything we do is built on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS): person-centred care, choice, independence, participation and inclusion.

You’ll take time to understand what each person is communicating and respond in a proactive, positive way, helping to reduce distress and supporting people to live the life they want. You’ll also role model this approach for colleagues.

Reports to: Nurse/Senior Support Worker

Key duties and responsibilities

- Support people with their personal care in a way that protects their dignity and privacy

- Encourage independence, helping people do as much for themselves as they can

- Follow each person’s support plan, adapting to their needs, preferences and way of communicating

- Use Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to understand what someone is communicating and respond in a calm, proactive way

- Role model the PBS approach and help colleagues apply it consistently

- Support people to take part in activities and community life that matter to them

- Share updates and any concerns with the Nurse or Senior Support Worker

- Help keep the home safe, comfortable and homely, and pitch in with day-to-day tasks

- Take part in training and keep building your skills

Skills and attributes

- A caring and patient nature

- Excellent communication skills

- The ability to work well under pressure.

- Previous experience as a carer is preferred, but not essential

- Full UK Driving Licence is preferred, but not essential.

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.

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Ready to join our family?

Apply today and help us make every day a good day for the people we support. Let our family take care of yours.