Exeter
Would you like to be part of a mutually supportive, friendly and caring team of people who are dedicated to provide person centred support to young adults with learning difficulties?
Learn to Live offer a personalised, bespoke provision responsive to the needs of the individual. It is an inclusive and different specialist service, coordinated and facilitated by our experienced team. Our focus is to enable our young adults to live the life they want to live within their local community.
Learn to Live recognise that our staff team is our greatest asset and as well as effectively supporting our clients to develop and progress their skill set we are equally committed to developing our team.
We are looking for someone who can make a real difference to the lives of our young people. Candidates must be warm and friendly, with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for providing high quality care and support. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, well-organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in working in this field, in either a paid or voluntary capacity, is desirable but not essential for this role, as training will be provided for the successful candidate. What is most important to us, is that you a kind, caring and compassionate individual who enjoys interacting with young people and assisting them with their daily living activities
The successful candidate will be contracted to work for 42 weeks, plus 2 training days per year.
Responsibilities and duties
· Encourage our young people with their problem solving and independent living skills
· To assist our young people to participate in social and recreational activities with their peers either onsite or within the wider community
· Encourage and support the development of our young people’s personal skills through hobbies and interests
· Teaching life skills such as shopping, cooking, using public transport and household budgeting
· Observe and monitor physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes or concerns by the appropriate recording channels
· Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to Adult safeguarding and child protection, health & safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, and staff code of conduct, and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
· Participating in regular training sessions, courses, and other learning activities and performance development, as required
Qualifications and skills
· Good numeracy and literacy skills.
· Capacity to work constructively as part of a team
· Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively
· Ability to relate and interact well with young people who have a range of communication needs
· This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
· Experience of working in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
Successful candidates will benefit from
· Staff development and training.
· Work Place pension scheme.
· Long term sickness absence insurance.
· Free DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)
Please send your CV with a cover letter detailing all skills and experience that you feel would make you the ideal candidate for this position or for more information about the role please contact Natalie Murphy for an informal discussion via email natalie.murphy@learntolive.org.uk
Although Learn to Live do not have part time work vacancies available, in addition to the full time role we do have openings for flexible working contracts . If you would like further information please contact Natalie on the contact details above to discuss further.
Does the job role include personal care?: Yes
Working Patterns:
Monday to Friday 8.55 am - 3.40pm