Support Practitioner, Learning Disability Framework, 40hrs, 12-month Maternity Cover – Grimsby

‍Contract:

• Full Time, 40 hours, 12-month Maternity Cover – Grimsby

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THE HOUSING RELATED SUPPORT FRAMEWORK SERVICE: Delivers a package of person-centred housing related care and support to enable adults with a physical or learning disability to live in their own homes as independently as possible. The care and support is tailored to each individual's needs and includes advice, guidance and delivery of:

Maintaining and managing independent accommodation

Setting up and maintaining essential utilities

Accessing specialist advice or agencies

Maximising benefit entitlements

Money and debt management

Liaising with other professionals

Accessing training, voluntary work, education and employment

Developing independent living skills

Access to client involvement groups

Encouraging positive neighbour relationships and involvement in the local community

Appropriate use of leisure time

Personal Care

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The service is open to anyone over the age of 18 meeting the criteria and living in North East Lincolnshire. The Service is registered with the Care Quality Commission to deliver Personal Care. Shifts vary and include evening and weekend work.

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The successful candidate must have:

An understanding of Person Centred approaches to care and supportAn understanding of Risk Management

The ability to engage with a complex and challenging Service User group

The ability to communicate at all levels

Experience of supporting vulnerable adults within their own homes

Work positively with new demands and changes

The ability to treat people with dignity and respect

Compassion and empathy

The ability to work within a team and on your own initiative

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Salary - £26,208 per annum