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OPTIONS FOR LIFE is a voluntary organisation and registered charity (no. 1064848), which enables people with a learning disability to advance their personal development and lead a full life within the community, using the support and friendship of staff and volunteers. The organisation has a Christian ethos and is an equal opportunities employer. We offer a range of different services under the umbrella of 4 ‘Options’, and employ approximately 50 staff. For more information about Options for Life, please visit our website on www.optionsforlife.info. We currently have the following vacancy:
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SUPPORT WORKER – full time (37½ hrs/week) Salary £12,335 -£14,102 depending on experience and qualifications ) |
As part of a team, the post-holder will plan and provide a varied and interesting programme of community based leisure and social and vocational activities for people with learning disabilities, using a ‘person centred planning’ approach, ensuring all activities are appropriate to service users’ culture, needs and personal choices. The post-holder may be required to work on a 1:1 basis with a service user who displays challenging behaviour.
We are looking for a reliable and committed team-player for this post, with a knowledge of, and an interest in, a vocational or practical subject (e.g. gardening, woodwork, etc). The successful applicant will have good communication and listening skills, a warm and friendly personality, the ability to provide personal care and a commitment to the inclusion of people with learning disabilities in all aspects of the organisation.
Essential requirements – the post-holder must have a full driving licence with D1 eligibility (i.e. can drive a 17-seater vehicle), and be willing to drive a minibus for minimum 2 hours per day. 6 months prior experience of working with people with learning disabilities is essential, as is a relevant health or social care qualification (e.g. NVQ 2) or the willingness to work towards gaining such a qualification. A knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance is desirable.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY 22nd DECEMBER 2008
For an application form and more information about the post, please contact:
Email: tracey.blunt@optionsforlife.info
Mail: Tracey Blunt, Administration Manager, Options for Life, Oak Green Lodge, Oak Green Way, Oldbury, West Midlands B68 8LR
Tel: 0121 544 6611