Senior Support Worker - Intensive Support LD

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Support Worker whois motivated and enthusiastic to join the team at The Deacon Unit. The team provides assessment and treatment for people with learning disabilities who are experiencing a mental health breakdown.

The Intensive Support Service, within the Trust's Learning Disabilities Directorate consist of a Multi-Disciplinary Team include Nursing, Senior Support Workers, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Therapy Assistants and assistant Psychologist. We provide assessment and intervention for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in the community. We also work across the Inpatient unit which is based in Epsom.

We are looking to recruit people who have good communication skills and are able to work well with people with complex needs

We will provide regular support and supervision and provide opportunities for development.

If you are keen to contribute to an innovative service and want to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities, please apply., To actively work with people in implementing the care plan devised by a team professional.

To act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for peoples' dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.

To participate in assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions as part of a holistic approach working in a variety of settings.

To observe and document any changes in wellbeing of the people that they are supporting, reporting to the professional or team manager any new or change in risk or presentation of the person.

To take appropriate and immediate action to keep people safe in a crisis or safeguarding situation, reporting back to a senior colleague in a timely manner.

To work within the Positive Behaviour Support framework.

To maintain high standards of care in all areas of work in accordance with the Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within Mental Capacity Act (2005).

To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation. To carry out responsibilities under the relevant legislation.

To contribute to collecting information for clinical audit and research.

To participate in quality assurance activities as required.

To contribute to specialist teaching/training under supervision which can be delivered to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.