Lunchtime support worker
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
About this job
To support service users at mealtimes with Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities who may have Health and Social needs. Working within guidelines recommendations and having knowledge of specialised diets including PEG feeding. To ensure service users safety and welfare during mealtimes and recreation. To maintain service user's independence giving choice and control in a person centre way whilst taking part in meaningful activities. To support and assist services with all aspects of their personal care which is based on the needs of the individual and maintain the highest level of dignity and respect.
Please note: this role is offered on a part-time basis, working 10 hours per week. The full-time salary is £29,436 - £29,856 per annum, but the actual salary for this part-time position will be pro-rata, which equates to approximately £8,410 - £8,530 per annum.
Special requirements for this post
Health and safety: ensure environment is safe from any hazards of spillages substances equipment etc. To have knowledge of Learning Disabilities and associated conditions including Autism. Communicate effectively using the service user's preferred method of communication. To ensure equipment is used appropriately and stored away following lunch. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, line managers, team leaders etc. Undertake routine cleaning activities: cleaning of tables, chairs and wheelchairs. Support service users moving from one area to another. To understand and comply with safeguarding procedures. Ability to monitor, observe and record data accurately. Individual monitoring forms. communication books, care plans etc.
About you
We are looking for Lunchtime Support Worker who can demonstrate compassion and empathy in their approach to supporting people, either through previous roles in social care or in other roles. You will be responsible for assisting and supporting service users over lunch time and recreation. You need to assist with personal care to service users, supporting service users with their meals and drinks (modified/specialised diets and peg feeding) and supporting people with distressed and challenging behaviour. Can you demonstrate how you would treat our service users, for whom our community is their community, with the dignity and respect they have a right to expect? If you have the right values for our organisation, you will be supported by a programme of continuous training and development. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, complete your application. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and an enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful applicant.
About us
Heathlands is a purpose-built centre offering day/weekend opportunities for Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities who may have complex health and social needs and autism. At Heathlands we are committed to providing a personalised service which supports people to achieve outcomes in developing their independent living skills towards a meaningful and active life.