About the Role
We are recruiting caring and committed Support Workers to join our Learning Disability Service in Newbury on a Temporary-to-Permanent basis.
You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities living in their own homes, helping them to enjoy independence, wellbeing and a meaningful life. Your support will focus on building confidence, daily living skills, emotional wellbeing and community participation.
Key Responsibilities
Person-Centred Support
- Build warm, trusting relationships with service users.
- Promote confidence, independence, emotional wellbeing and self-esteem.
- Support individuals to express their needs, make decisions and participate fully in their support planning.
- Encourage involvement in social, leisure, educational and work activities.
- Support people to maintain safe, secure and comfortable homes and understand their tenancy rights.
- Enable people to access community resources, develop social skills and pursue personal interests.
Daily Living & Health Support
- Assist with daily living tasks, budgeting, organising routines and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Support with personal care, mobility needs, wheelchairs, hoists and specialist equipment.
- Promote nutrition, exercise, health appointments and wellbeing.
- Administer and monitor medication in line with policy.
- Monitor emotional and physical health and report concerns promptly.
Safety, Behaviour & Professional Standards
- Use positive approaches to support people who may express needs through distressed or challenging behaviour.
- Follow risk management plans, behaviour support protocols and safeguarding procedures.
- Support safely and responsibly when working alone in people’s homes.
- Maintain accurate records, case notes and financial transactions.
- Contribute to reviews, planning meetings and multi-agency work.