At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities in a rewarding and varied role.
- Company: Fern Lodge, a caring environment focused on individual needs.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and commitment to equal opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunities for training and professional development in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Care experience is essential; supported living experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 13.02 - 13.02 £ per hour.
We are looking for Support Practitioners to join our team to work flexibly across our Enablement and Care services. The majority of our current requirements are short‑notice requests.
Fern Lodge is a small care home providing living accommodation for up to 8 adults with learning disabilities. Five currently live there with a variety of needs. Within the same grounds is Cypress Gardens, a supported living area for 8 individuals. The working day will be varied, interesting and rewarding, offering opportunities to participate in a variety of training and development. Shifts and hours available include weekdays, weekends and nights so that we can meet the needs of those who live here.
Key Responsibilities
- Support individuals with learning disabilities to the highest standard towards meeting agreed outcomes
- Support individuals to maintain their own home, living a fulfilled and happy life
- Support individuals with personal care ensuring privacy, dignity and respect are maintained
- Support individuals to create and maintain a living environment that feels like their own home
- Support and encourage individuals to make choices and life decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act requirements
- Assist individuals to engage in everyday home, social, leisure and work activities
- Support individuals with their health needs
- Keep up to date and accurate records, maintaining confidentiality
- Support individuals with their finances
- Look for opportunities to use assistive technology to increase the person's independence
- Ensure that any incidents, particularly those which may relate to safeguarding, are reported
Person Specification
Essential criteria
- Care experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience in supported living services
- Professional registration UK professional clinical registration may be required. The employer will cover registration during the first year of employment.
Remuneration
£13.02 per hour, with enhancements for nights and weekends.
Benefits
Flexible working hours, the National Living Wage, and a commitment to equal opportunities.
