Support Worker - Magherafelt, United Kingdom - Mid-Ulster Volunteer Centre

Mid-Ulster Volunteer Centre

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Magherafelt, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are recruiting a Maternity Cover for at least 6 Months, to support our project leader.

You will assist with all arrangements for service users, including travel associated with the activity, supervision, activities and day-to-day support, encouraging social inclusion, and confidence and building the self-esteem of the service user.

You will work with the providers to enable them to facilitate the needs of the service user, by carrying out training as required and to offer ongoing support to adults with learning disabilities by creating access to programmes and encouraging continued engagement.

Main Responsiblities

To provide ongoing support and guidance to service users, supporting them when they attend their daily activities at the base.
To carry out delegated tasks under the direction and/or supervision of the Base Coordinator.
To accompany service users at the discretion of the Base coordinator.
Participate in group and leisure activities ensuring active listening and talking with service users.
To report to the base coordinator on individual/project progress through verbal and written communication
To assist in the daytoday running of the project including the security and opening and closing of the premises when required.
To ensure service users receive appropriate encouragement to develop both their skills and attitudes.
Ensure the service users are assisted to participate and integrate fully into local communities.
Ensure confidentiality is always maintained.
Daily support of adults with learning disabilities.
To respect the confidentiality of all information received as a result of the post holder's duties.
Carry out any other duties appropriate to the post.

Essential Requirements

A minimum of 6 months experience of working with adults with learning disabilities as a paid employee, volunteer or carer
Knowledge and understanding of learning disability.
Clear verbal and nonverbal communication
Ability to work with individuals in a group
Ability to work as a team
Ability to bring out the best in people regardless of communication needs or physical barriers
Ability to think creatively and inspire enthusiasm in others
Good time management and organisational skills and an ability to prioritise workload in a crisis
Ability to work independently as well as in a team in the delivery of a holistic service to service users
Willingness to develop skills and undertake such additional training as appropriate.
To practice in a nonjudgemental manner and respect the rights, responsibilities and opinions of others
A commitment to the charities vision and values and policy of informed choice
To be aware of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality within the working environment
Flexible and responsive to the needs of the project