Care and Support Worker

Job Description

Care and Support Worker, L’Arche Edinburgh

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £13.45 per hour, rising from year two, plus sleepovers at £131.14 per night

Place of work: L’Arche Edinburgh Community House(s)

Contract type:Permanent, full-time

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Main purpose of the role

As a Care and Support Worker, you will provide one-to-one support to people with learning disabilities living in a variety of settings, in line with agreed support and care plans, in all aspects of their everyday lives, while enabling them to lead a full and active life at home and in the community.

You will deliver practical, physical and emotional support to people with learning disabilities, whilst proactively promoting choice, independence and self-determination.

Person Centred Support

You will:

• Provide high-quality support to people with learning disabilities in line with L’Arche values, policies and procedures;

Support of people with learning disabilities

You will:

• Assist with the personal hygiene, dress and health needs of individuals in their home;
• Facilitate individuals to meet their leisure, social, practical and spiritual needs;
• Encourage individuals in their ongoing development of independence;

Building an atmosphere of mutual relationships:

You will:

• Foster positive relationships with both assistants and people with a learning disability;
• Assist in celebrations and support spiritual life so that there is an atmosphere of welcome and friendship;

You can find more details about L’Arche Edinburgh here.

Additional details about L’Arche can be found here.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack .

L’Arche is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, No. .
L’Arche is registered as a charity in England and Wales, No. 264166, and in Scotland, No. SC038493.
Registered Office: 10 Briggate, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD20 9JT