Learning Disability Support Worker - Days or Nights

The Home - Cherry Tree
I am looking for enthusiastic individuals to join my team of hard working and dedicated staff. Our residents are all male and between the ages of 20 and 40 with various diagnosis & needs such as Autism, learning disability, Epilepsy, Non-verbal communication, Challenging behaviour and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
We are a purpose-built residential care home with 6 residents currently.
We have gardens and fields surrounding us and a fantastic Day centre next door.
Our residents spend time out in the community, shopping, visiting London or further for day trips as there are great transport links a 5 minute walk from the home.

The Role
Support staff are required to support the residents of the home to reach their potential and make the most of their time in a positive and productive way. This can include a multitude of support depending on the individual's needs.

- Personal care (Bath, shower, hair washing, oral care, toileting, nail care etc..)
- Food preparation / Cooking
- Supporting to complete daily living skills (Laundry, vacuuming, changing bedding, cleaning)
- Supporting with activities and hobbies within and outside of the home
- Administering medication
- Maintain health and safety in the home
- Maintain infection control standards in the home
- Emotional and behavioural support (including support with behaviours that challenge)
- Communication support using visuals and assisted technologies
- Attending medical appointments
- Recording accurate notes of daily activities, nutrition and hydration as well as any incidents, accidents or concerns.
- Participating in team handover at the end of each shift.
- Answering the house phone or front door and support visitors within the home.
- Maintaining a good working knowledge of all residents needs and company policies and procedures.
- To attend training relevant to your roles and responsibilities.

RG Care

Hornchurch, England

Do you want to try something new? Be a part of making another person's life that little bit easier or happier. Going home after each day knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of vulnerable people?

No experience needed, full induction and training given, all we ask is that you care!

The Company
RG Care are a family owned company, with homes in Southend, Tillingham and Hornchurch providing a variety of support services from elderly and mental health to learning disabilities and Autism.
Unfortunately, RG Care do not offer sponsorship to overseas workers currently.

Early 07:00 am - 14:30 pm
Late 14:00 pm - 21:30 pm
Waking Night 21:15 pm - 07:15am

(Please note that the night shifts are waking nights, you are required to be awake and working for the duration of the shift)

Team members are expected to work a mixture of shifts as well as every other weekend, and bank holidays as standard. The rota is published 4 weeks in advance to support our team with a healthy work/life balance.