SEN - Residential Support Worker

Lancashire Teaching Agency / Reed Education are seeking a Day Support worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working within the care sector, a passion for improving the lives of others, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support and assistance to the individuals in a residential service setting.

• Develop and implement person-centred care plans to meet the individual needs and goals of each service user

• Assist with personal care tasks, including feeding, toileting, and dressing

• Implement therapeutic activities and programs to promote physical and mental well-being

• Provide emotional support and companionship to service users

• Monitor and record service user progress and report any concerns or changes to the appropriate parties

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for service users and staff members

• Work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure a high standard of care is provided to service users

Requirements:

• Previous experience working within the care sector

• Knowledge of person-centred care and therapeutic activities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

In return we will offer the following services:

• Weekly pay, including holiday pay

• Reed Discount Club and Pension Scheme

• Access to continuous professional development and Safeguarding courses

• Your personal consultant, here to promote and develop our staff, and focused Teaching roles

• Offering Ad-hoc, Long Term and Permanent roles within the local area to start immediately.

Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing.

Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.