Salary £15,507 to £16,191
Permanent x 2,Full time
Based in Horsham area
37 hours per week
Interview date: 20th December 2016

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau check)

The Strawford Centre in Horsham is looking for Support Workers to join our team. We specialise in providing day time activities for adults with learning disabilities.

The purpose of these roles is to provide support and enable customers in all aspects of their personal and physical care in line with individual provider plans whilst maintaining their dignity, privacy and independence. This may include assisting customers with their toilet routine, assisting with eating and drinking, health related tasks, dealing with emergencies, assisting with mobility requirements and using related equipment; contributing to maintaining and developing a stimulating environment by delivering activities in keeping with person centred plans and will include running groups with support of the senior team and sometimes in conjunction with volunteers. There will be periodic requirements for moving and handling e.g. assisting customers to walk, moving customers between a wheelchair and chair using a hoist, etc.

Good communication skills and interpersonal skills are required in order to provide clear and concise advice and guidance to a range of customers.

A level two qualification in social care is preferable, but not essential, as a full induction and training will be provided.

For more information and to arrange a visit please contact Gary or Kim