Overview
Options is a small privately run Day service for adults with learning disabilities. As a day service officer you will be required to support service users out in the community as well as inhouse at our base in Hilsea. You will be working both on your own and as part of a team. This position will require you to be over 25 due to company insurance policies and hold a full drivers licence as we have our own work vehicles and driving will be involved. An NVQ in health and social care is preferred and an enhanced DBS will also be required if you are a candidate for the position.
The position is for a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Duties
- Assist service users with daily activities, ensuring their comfort and safety during their session
- Support service users with personal care tasks such as changing, dressing, and mobility assistance
- Engage service users in social activities, recreational programmes, and meaningful interactions to promote mental well-being
- Maintain accurate records of care provided
- Foster a warm, respectful environment that promotes independence and dignity for all service users
- Driving duties such as picking up service users, transporting to activities etc
- 1-1 outreach in the community
Experience
- Previous experience working in a care setting is highly desirable
- Strong communication skills are necessary to build rapport with service users and collaborate effectively with colleagues
- Familiarity with person-centred care approaches that respect individual needs and preferences is preferred
- Full UK driving licence essential as well as being 25 or over for insurance purposes
This role provides an enriching environment where your skills can directly improve the lives of the service users we support. We value compassionate individuals committed to delivering high-quality care in a respectful and supportive setting.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you 25 or over and hold a full UK driving licence?
Work Location: In person
- Experience
- Required
- Employment
- Full-time
- Schedule
- Monday - Friday 8:45am - 4:15pm
- Salary
- from £12.71 hourly
Quartremaine Road, PO3 5QT, Portsmouth
Day Service • 11-50 Employees
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Small privately run day service for adults with special needs
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