Relief Care and Support Worker, L'Arche Edinburgh
Hours of work: Variable
Salary: £13.45 per hour, plus holiday pay, with sleepovers paid at £131.14 per night.
Place of work: L’Arche Edinburgh Community House(s) and Flats
Contract type: Relief
Closing date: Monday, 28th September, at 09:30
Notes: This position does not offer sponsorship and is best suited for a candidate already located in the Edinburgh area.
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Main purpose of the role
As a Relief Care and Support Worker, you will provide one-to-one support to people with learning disabilities living in a variety of settings, in line with agreed support and care plans, in all aspects of their everyday lives, while enabling them to lead a full and active life at home and in the community.
You will deliver practical, physical and emotional support to people with learning disabilities, whilst proactively promoting choice, independence and self-determination.
Person Centred Support
You will:
- Provide high-quality support to people with learning disabilities in line with L’Arche values, policies and procedures;
Support of people with learning disabilities
You will:
- Assist with the personal hygiene, dress and health needs of individuals in their home;
- Facilitate individuals to meet their leisure, social, practical and spiritual needs;
- Encourage individuals in their ongoing development of independence;
Building an atmosphere of mutual relationships:
You will:
- Foster positive relationships with both assistants and people with a learning disability;
- Assist in celebrations and support spiritual life so that there is an atmosphere of welcome and friendship;
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
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