Support Worker, Adults with Learning Disabilities - Taunton, United Kingdom - My Day Care Services Ltd
2 weeks ago
Description
Job Opportunity - My Day Care Services
Post:
Support Worker, Day Services - Adults with Learning Disabilities
40 Hours per week.
8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday - Friday.
Salary £22,256 (or pro-rata)
Location - Taunton, Somerset
Due to growth, we have an exciting vacancy for a support worker to join our team
Do you fancy a new challenge?
Do you want to work with a friendly staff team?
Are you passionate about person centred support?
We are looking for someone with a 'can do' attitude, who is a positive thinker with great initiative skills.
Someone who can support our students and produce person centred and meaningful community engagement initiatives, work with external providers and create activities and sessions that make a real difference to students' days.
Facilitate physical, recreational, social, and educational activities within My Day Hubs and out in the community.Act as a positive role model for students, providing life skills training and fulfilling personal aspirations.
Participate in group planning and help develop individual activity plans which focus on person centred support.
Be passionate about creating an enjoyable atmosphere and deliver meaningful and purposeful activities.
Be able to interpret and put into practice the individual's support plans.
Be involved in daily transport routes, picking up and dropping off students.
You will need:
To be able to lone work on occasions
2 years' care experience (supporting adults with learning disabilities preferable)
A full UK driving licence held for over two years.
To be confident and willing to drive people carrier MPV's.
To be physically fit as this role does involve some manual handling, outside physical activities including swimming, walking, and cycling.
Interviews are being held on Friday 9th February 2024.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£22,256.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Day centre
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Application question(s):
- Are you over 25 years' of age and confident and willing to drive people carrier MPV's
Experience:
- Care: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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