Job Descrption
Keen2Go is looking for experienced and compassionate support workers to join our team!
Job Title: Learning Disability Support Worker
Location: Richmond Upn Thames
Salary: £10 - £13.50 / hour
Hours: Various Shifts
Support individuals to make memories, make friends and make their mark.
Keen2Go is looking for compassionate and committed learning disability support workers to deliver its diverse programme of inclusive events and activities for people with autism and/or learning disabilities.
We exist to turn the dreams of our members to reality; to develop key social interaction and independence skills; to encourage safe access to the community; and to create meaningful friendships. We are committed to person-centred working and respecting the individuality of all of our members.
We are excited to welcome those who share our values and are looking to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support.
Key Responsibilities
• To provide a warm and friendly environment... that meets the needs of all service users
• To deliver planned activities as directed by the Session Co-Ordinator
• To support every aspect of the service user’s needs: including behaviour and personal care
• To encourage individuals to participate in group activities to develop social skills
• To support service users to offsite community visits/activities
• To attend mandatory training and staff meetings/supervision when required
• To work in accordance with Keen2Go’s policy and procedure requirements and to have full understanding of responsibilities outlined within
• To have a strong understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures
• To undertake other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post that may reasonably be required from time to time
Why Keen2Go?
• Competitive rates of pay
• Pathways to career development
• DBS certificate paid
• Day, evening and weekend shifts
• Plenty of school holiday shifts
• Flexible working hours
Requirements
Essential
• Compassionate, caring and confident
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Committed to continuing professional development
• Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
• Resident and right to work in the UK
• Can work on a Monday evening
Desired
• Experience in the learning disability support sector
• Driver willing to get business insurance
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: £10.00-£13.50 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Richmond upon Thames: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
• Are you willing to work with people that may display behaviour that challenges?
Experience:
• learning disability support: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Sutton01
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