Support Worker

We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Service located in Gravesend. No personal care or experience required, just the right values. £26,227.50 per annum, working 37.5 hours per week.

Our benefits include

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of serviceA generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light CardFully paid induction programme and further trainingILM courses and Apprenticeship ProgrammesCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential supportOnline wellbeing resourcesQuarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contributionFree DBS

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Supporting the customer to undertake a full timetable of preferred activities including sport and leisure activities, attending community groups, visiting local amenities, and introducing them to new activities to expand their horizons and networks;Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in all aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and decorating;Enabling the customer to keep up with the important people in their life and to meet new people with shared interests;Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs, and communicating with them in a person-centred way;Supporting the customer to manage their anxieties and frustrations, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autism-specific approaches;Collating a range of behavioural data and essential paperwork to be analysed within our local management structure; About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvementExudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviourPrefers working as part of a group or teamIs fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement What you'll bring: Essential:

NVQ Level 2 or equivalentMinimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities and supporting them in line with a PBS framework Desirable:

Has some experience in Trauma Informed careHas some experience in working with people with Mental healthDriving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties About us: Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.