This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Pay Monthly 2 Recruit who are operating as an employment agency.

SUPPORT WORKER

(Grade 1)

£14,250 Annually

Area:Oxted, Surrey

Support Worker with minimum of 1 year experience in working with Learning Disabilities 18-65 year olds.

         Reporting to:       Home Manager & Senior on Duty

OBJECTIVES

To enable the residents to lead a valued and fulfilling life and to maximise the potential capacity of all residents, physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

Method

To work in accordance with the company philosophy of care and its Policies and Procedures.

Main Tasks

To support the personalised development of each resident, recognising talent, sensitivities and beliefs.

To respect the dignity and individuality of each resident and provide the residents with choices where appropriate.

To ensure a high standard of personal care for each resident, including matters of physical well-being and personal hygiene.

To be aware of the emotional needs and aspirations of each resident and provide opportunities for appropriate emotional expression.

To initiate daytime activities, including training and therapy, in conjunction with daily programmes.

To work on a rostered shift system, inclusive of evening and weekend work. 

To sleep-in when arranged at a predetermined payment.

To attend staff meetings / seminars, individual support and supervision meetings with the Home Manager.

To ensure the safety of the residents at all times, reporting promptly any concerns about the health and safety or wellbeing of residents.

KEY Worker Responsibilities

To improve the quality of life of the resident by ensuring satisfaction of his / her needs.

To enable the residents to keep moving towards agreed goals.

To write and keep d the residents’ Care Plans, individual programmes and timetable of activities.

To follow consistently all agreed Care Plans, Risk Assessments and individual resident guidelines, reporting any progress or problems with these.

To assist the resident to keep contact with family and friends.

To support the residents in going on an annual holiday.

To compile written reports on the resident’s development.

GENERAL Responsibilities

To contribute to the overall cleaning of the home, supporting the residents with cooking and involving them in these tasks as appropriate.

To accurately maintain all records as required by the Home Manager.

To have a working knowledge of all company Policies, Procedures and guidelines.

To undertake courses and pursue own professional development and training.  The company proactively encourages staff to improve their skills as appropriate.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, but a guideline to indicate the main areas of responsibilities and is subject to periodical review to meet the service needs.

Ref: PM2R/57/006

We endeavour to reply to all applications; however, due to the high amount of online applications we receive, if you haven't heard from us within seven days you have been unsuccessful with this particular role.  If your application is not suitable for this position your CV will also be considered for any other vacancies we may have.  You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Pay Monthly 2 Recruit