Disability Young Person Support Worker
| Posting date: | 01 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12 to £15 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Access Ability CIC |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
At Access Ability, we provide specialist support for young adults with Autism and learning disabilities.
As a Skills Mentor, you will make a real difference to young people lives and independent skills. We are looking for people to join our specialist disability team, who are committed, caring and enthusiastic.
We are looking for someone who has experience of support work and is committed to supporting individuals to develop independence and life skills.
As part of this role, you will join a small specialist team, dedicated to provide activities that expand experiences, raise aspirations and build skills.
What will I be doing?
Supporting individuals to develop independence and life skills
Supporting people during a range of activities within our centre and out in the community
Assisting people to achieve daily goals & daily activities
Assisting with the development of person centred plans
This includes work experience and employment opportunities
Maintaining records and updating risk assessments
Supporting people in undertaking daily activities or development
This post is subject to an enhanced check with adults barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
What skills and qualities do I need to have?
Whilst knowledge of Autism and learning disabilities would be beneficial, it isn’t essential. What is essential is that you are:
Passionate, caring and enthusiastic
Flexible patient and non-judgemental
A great team player
Able to demonstrate good communication skills
Having a driving licence is essential
Proud member of the Disability Confident Employer Scheme
As a Skills Mentor, you will make a real difference to young people lives and independent skills. We are looking for people to join our specialist disability team, who are committed, caring and enthusiastic.
We are looking for someone who has experience of support work and is committed to supporting individuals to develop independence and life skills.
As part of this role, you will join a small specialist team, dedicated to provide activities that expand experiences, raise aspirations and build skills.
What will I be doing?
Supporting individuals to develop independence and life skills
Supporting people during a range of activities within our centre and out in the community
Assisting people to achieve daily goals & daily activities
Assisting with the development of person centred plans
This includes work experience and employment opportunities
Maintaining records and updating risk assessments
Supporting people in undertaking daily activities or development
This post is subject to an enhanced check with adults barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
What skills and qualities do I need to have?
Whilst knowledge of Autism and learning disabilities would be beneficial, it isn’t essential. What is essential is that you are:
Passionate, caring and enthusiastic
Flexible patient and non-judgemental
A great team player
Able to demonstrate good communication skills
Having a driving licence is essential
Proud member of the Disability Confident Employer Scheme
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.