IMMEDIATE START Residential Support worker in Hackney £17 per hour FULL TIME/PART TIME

Description

As a Residential Support worker your clients could include children in care, or adults with physical or learning disabilities, mental health problems, addiction issues or other emotional or social needs.

Your day-to-day tasks might include:

* checking residents’ needs and progress

* providing physical care, which could include bathing, toileting, dressing and feeding

* providing one-to-one counselling or group therapy sessions

* teaching daily living skills like budgeting, shopping and claiming benefits

* providing leisure and creative activities in a safe and supportive setting

* helping residents to deal with problems and become independent

* talking with residents' families and arranging family and home visits

You'll need:

* the ability to get on with people of all ages and backgrounds and gain their trust

* tact, patience and understanding

* computer literacy and administration skills

* mental strength, to cope with challenging situations and clients

Whilst working as a Residential Support worker you will be expected to keep accurate records and write reports. These may be used in case reviews and future care plans.

Hours: 40 hours

Location: Hackney

£17 per hour

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