Details:
- Salary: £14.62 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Sheffield South Yorkshire
- Date: 7 hours ago
Description:
Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Learning Disability Support Worker to work with our client on an initial six-month temporary contract. The role is based in Sheffield, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Overview:
The successful candidate will support individuals with learning disabilities through a person-centred enablement service, with the aim of helping individuals develop the skills, routines and confidence needed to live as independently as possible in the community.
Main Duties:
* Support individuals with learning disabilities through a person-centred enablement service
* Support individuals to develop daily living skills including cooking, budgeting, domestic tasks and managing a tenancy
* Provide travel training and support with community navigation
* Support individuals with the use of assistive technology
* Support social and professional integration
* Work alongside individuals to help them develop independence and confidence
* Deliver tailored enablement plans and work towards specific independence goals
* Log progress and identify where barriers still exist
* Provide feedback on progress at the end of the enablement period
Essential Criteria:
* Previous experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities
* Enhanced DBS certificate
* Full UK driver’s licence with access to own vehicle
* Experienced in supporting individuals to develop independence and daily living skills
* Experience within an enablement, reablement or independent living setting
* Person-centred approach to supporting individuals
* Experience working within the community
If this role is of interest, please apply with your up-to-date CV