Hours : Full time and Part-time  
(Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours including weekends, evenings, bank holidays and sleep-ins.) 
 
Location: Milton Keynes 
 
Salary: £ 12.00 per hour  
 
This fantastic charity are providing holistic person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Supporting their residents in all aspects of their daily lives and believe that each person should be appreciated and accepted for their unique abilities. 
 
Reporting to House Coordinator or Care and Support Services Manager your role will be the support of residents with their general welfare, housing related tasks and pursuing their social and educational activities. 
 
KeyResponsibilities: 
 
Ensure, together with colleagues, that residents experience a safe, healthy and purposeful environment, in accordance with policies and procedures and statutory requirements. 
Prepare and maintain written needs and risk assessments and support plan for allocated residents, Maintain other records as requested, e.g. residents' daily reports; accident and incident reports; health and safety records, and communication systems clearly, accurately and timely. 
To support residents in making their own decisions and informed choices and to assist them in promoting and maintaining their independence including managing their own finances, budgeting and dealing with statutory bodies and services. 
To support residents to access arange of leisure and social activities and other services. 
Monitor and respond to medical or health needs and, when authorised, administer 
To support residents to maintain their tenancy and look after their home which they share with other people, e.g. complete domestic tasks and maintain a clean and safe home environment. 
To work with residents to ensure planning of healthy diet choices and support with meal preparation and cooking. 
To support residents with attending meetings and appointments if required. 
Provide emotional support and appropriate intervention for distressed residents. 
Support people to maintain regular contact with their own families and/or other significant individuals according to the person's wishes. 
To liaise with other agencies as required,i.e.regarding service users' annual reviews, health appointments. 
Ensure service users are aware of CMKC's safeguarding adults procedures, comments and complaints procedures and document any incidents, accidents or complaints accordingly. 
The successful candidate will need the following, 
 
Relevant and transferable skills 
Good numeracy and literacy skills 
Understanding of the principles of care practice 
Understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and anti- discriminatory practice 
Working knowledge of basic hygiene standards 
Care Certificate orLevel2 in Care qualification or equivalent qualification (Desirable) 
Previous experience of working in social care with people with learning disabilities or other needs (Desirable) 
Eligible to work in the UK 
 
Why Join Us?: 
 
We are keen on staff development! We offer excellent professional and career development and training opportunities, including professional qualifications. 
We promote a diverse, friendly and high-quality working environment. 
We offer the opportunity to work amongst a team of dedicated, creative and supportive colleagues. 
We provide a fully paid DBS, generous holiday and work pension scheme. 
 
If you are interested in this unique opportunity, then please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement. 
If this role is for you, please APPLY NOW!! 
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