Support Worker

• To provide support to service users identified within their person-centred support plan
• To undertake domestic and cleaning duties in the home whilst supporting service users independence, as identified within their person-centred support plan
• To support service users with all activities of daily living and personal care including personal hygiene needs, nutrition, mobility and any other activity identified
• To undertake and support service users with shopping and cooking
• To be pro-active in supporting service users to engage with community activities, diversionary activities and therapeutic interventions to improve their health and well-being and reduce social isolation
• To maintain contemporaneous computerised records and ensure care plans are accurate in accordance with the relevant policies and guidelines
• The role requires flexible working, the hours will be generally within the hours of 7am – 10pm 7 days a week
• To undertake any other duties that are deemed necessary by the Team Leader/Registered Manager
• To have awareness and understanding relating to assistance technology and a willing to assist with its implementation
• Medication administration and collection as required

• A basic knowledge / understanding of Health and Social Care
• GCSE or level 2 Functional Skills in Maths, English, and IT or working towards
• A Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care, or willing to work towards a Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care
• A strong desire and ability to care and support others
• An interest in and commitment to on-going personal/professional development
• Basic IT knowledge
• Experience in support work, either in employment or personal
• Has empathy, patience and understanding in relation to those individuals and families needing care and support
• Respects and understands the need for confidentiality
• Ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of service users
• Ability to maintain a safe environment for residents/carers and staff
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• An awareness of health and safety in the workplace.
• The ability to co-ordinate and facilitate groups
• Can listen and talk to people, some of whom will have difficulties in communicating their wishes and feelings
• Flexibility required to meet Service needs
• A commitment to providing a person-centred care approach
• Team Worker
• Positive attitude to change
• Patient

• Experience of working with people requiring care and / or support
• First Aid training
• Previous experience of working in a team
• Experience in Health and Safety in the workplace

Ethical Recruitment funds your DBS along with training on the job