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Job Title: Support Worker – Learning Disabilities
Location: Tranent, East Lothian

Contract: 12 weeks temporary with potential permanent opportunity thereafter
Pay: £16.95p/h

About the Role:

21 Health and Social Care is looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join a learning disability service based in Tranent. This is a fantastic opportunity to support individuals with learning disabilities in achieving greater independence and enhancing their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

* Personalised Support: Assist individuals with learning disabilities in their day-to-day activities, including personal care, meal preparation, medication management, and household tasks.

* Promoting Independence: Encourage and support service users in developing life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and accessing community resources.

* Emotional and Social Support: Build trusting relationships with service users, providing emotional support, and encouraging social interactions and participation in activities.

* Care Planning: Work closely with the team to develop, implement, and review personalised care plans tailored to each individual’s needs and aspirations.

Requirements:

* Experience: Previous experience in a similar role within the health and social care sector is desirable, but not essential.

* Compassionate and Patient: A genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities and the ability to remain patient and calm in challenging situations.

* Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to connect effectively with service users, families, and colleagues.

* Flexibility: Willingness to work a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends.

* Desirable Qualifications: SVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, or a willingness to work towards this qualification.

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please click apply and send an up to date CV in support of your application in the first instance. For more information about the positions available and a detailed job description, please contact Danielle Frame/Sean Carruthers at 21 HSC. Suitable applicants will be contacted asap and will be invited for an initial face to face/teams interview with one of our recruitment team.

21 HSC Limited is an equal opportunities employer