You will work as part of a team based within the Wrenford centre, a vibrant day service for adults with learning disabilities based in Chichester. At Wrenford, our key aims are to support people with high levels of dependency or complex needs and enable every customer to be engaged in their local community, to the best of their ability. For some customers this could be through a time –limited programme of targeted support to build confidence and help develop skills for independent living. To support customers with personal care and eating and drinking, within individuals guideline’s and risk assessments.

You will encourage and stimulate customers through the provision of outcome based care that promotes independence. Community engagement enables customers to develop and /or maintain daily living skills and to support their comfort and well-being, social and physical needs.

Your role will include, supporting / supervising new grade 3 support staff and staff and those completing their social care apprenticeships. You will be a positive role- model, demonstrating excellent practice within the team.

You would be required to implement activities and sessions to achieve agreed outcomes; these include drama and physiotherapy. As many activities are community based, for e.g. swimming and hydro, the ability to drive people carriers and minibuses is desirable.

Salary £16,998 - £17,980 per annum
Permanent, Full time
Based in The Wrenford Centre, Chichester
37 hours per week
Interview date: 13th November 2014

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau check)