Learning Disability Support Worker

As a Learning Disability Support Assistant you will have responsibility for actively participating as a key member of the Children's Learning Disability Service providing quality services for Children & Young People with a Moderate to Severe Learning Disability under the supervision of a registered professional.If not held , there is an expectation that the successful applicant will undertake the Assistant Practitioner's course.,

• You will have responsibility for actively participating as a key member of the clinical team for providing quality services for the Children's Learning Disability Community Team under the supervision of a registered professional.
• Through the competency framework you can demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users and their carer's.
• Be accountable and work autonomously within the clearly defined boundaries of the Support Worker role competencies and carry out specific delegated tasks. This may include extended roles delegated by a registered professional.
• You will be expected to deliver care and services within the strategic objectives of the organisation and promote the principles of "Treat me well". These principles will recognise the need to promote safe practice; value the beliefs and aims of service users and carers; work in partnership and offer meaningful choice; and value social inclusion.
  
  Child Family Health Devon (CFHD) is the place to be! Our services for children and young people are transforming. We are developing an innovative, integrated model of children's community services and looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dedicated pathways. Come and join us in beautiful Devon!, The Children's Learning Disability Service is a Specialist service consisting of Learning Disability Nurses , Clinical Psychologists & Assistant Practitioners who offer a range of services for children and adolescents with a diagnosed Learning Disability , from assessment and intervention to consultation, liaison and training for other agencies.