Community Learning Disability Support Worker (ISS)

There is an exciting opportunity available for a passionate and proactive individual who wants to develop their career within our Community Learning Disability Team based in Leasowe on the Wirral. Applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with the ISF Team Manager ahead of submitting their application to discuss the intricacies and expectations of this role.

Under the guidance of a qualified practitioner, you will implement care plans and provide support for service users within the community learning disability setting, and report on the service users wellbeing.

The post holder will work flexibly in a range of settings, and in partnership with other agencies, carers/family members and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

There will be opportunities for continued professional development, including training around Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Trauma informed care.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Intensive Support Team, you will undertake short term, focused work with the aim of preventing a person going into crisis and being admitted to hospital.

You will provide advice and training to the wider community team, families and care providers to ensure support plans are in place, and work with other health agencies to support successful discharges from hospital into the community.

There will be an expectation that you will travel to work with people across the footprint of the Trust and out of area placements as well.

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.