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Learning Disabilities Support Worker
We are a family seeking support workers for our two boys:
10 yrs old son (asd (non-verbal), adhd, challenging behaviour & learning disabilities
8,5 yrs old son with asd
The boys have an active lifestyle and enjoy: swimming, cycling, horse riding, messy-play trampolining, indoor rock-wall climbing & shopping amongst others. The role involves promoting their well-being and a healthy lifestyle through appropriately stimulating activities such as:
access to the wider community
Providing support with personal care needs as outlined in their care plan
There will be a need to travel out of borough for family and friend visits (out of borough travel expenses will be compensated).
What is required?
experience of working with children with asd in the community or school setting.
knowledge of PECS, intensive interaction and Makaton
knowledge and experience of challenging behaviour management and implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans
Team TEACH training desirable
good verbal and written communication skills
multidisciplinary team meeting attendance and participation
knowledge of safeguarding
you must be an energetic individual willing to partake in activities such as climbing, trampolining and swimming etc.
Valid enhanced DBS (one can be applied for if you do not currently have it)
Driving licence and car preferred but not essential
Understanding of user led and person-centred interventions.
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What you will get?
£12.03/hr
Flexible working hours minimum four hours per shift preferable.
Ongoing CPD opportunities
Support and supervision by CAMHS an independent behavioural specialist
Role specific training as appropriate
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
An exciting and fun experience given broad interests of the boys.
There is also an opportunity to be part of a person-centred pilot programme which aims to make one of the mainstream services provided by one of the local leisure centres more inclusive.
To express your interest: enquiries@libertysocialworkservices.com