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Job description

To provide professional, innovative high quality, care and support to people with learning disabilities to ensure they live healthy, productive lives and are supported to achieve their full potential within all aspects of their lives. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a trusting and professional relationship with the people who use our services and act in a supportive and empathetic manner towards them.
• Contribute towards a harmonious and therapeutic environment.
• Support the people who use our services to manage their physical health, mental health and well-being through the development and implementation of an individual support plan.
• Identifies problems and issues and work with the people who use our services to provide the most appropriate solutions to promote well-being for all.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• To be willing to work various shifts, which may include days, nights, evenings and weekends.
• A full current driving licence. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.
• Experience of supporting an individual with household tasks and/or providing emotional support.
• Knowledge and understanding of intellectual disability issues.

Further Information

Location: Jean Todd Close. At Jean Todd Close, we offer 24/7 supported living for adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex needs, including those with mental health support requirements and behaviours that challenge.