Job Description

Job Title: Daycare Support Worker

Hours of work: 24 hours, standard pattern, Tuesdays (9am to 5pm), Wednesdays (9am to 5pm), Thursdays (9am to 5pm). Each day includes a 30 minute paid working lunch break.

Salary: Real Living Wage 12.60 per hour (15,724.80 p.a.)

Holidays: pro-rata FTE of 30 days, including 10 public holidays

Reporting to: Day Services Manager

Purpose of Job

To provide exceptional quality emotional, social and physical support for vulnerable older people, as part of the day services staff team.

Key Outcomes:

Service users feel respected and valued Service users are provided with an enriching environment which promotes well being Service user care plans and risk assessments are completed and maintained Service users are safely transported to and from their homes
Main Duties:

Service users' well-being

Work with all the staff to develop positive relationships with the service user, carers and others (e.g. family and friends) in order to assist in maintaining the service user's well-being, personal skills, activities and relationships To support all staff in creating and maintaining a socially enriching and safe environment, and in maintaining the highest standards of quality care To ensure the needs of service users are met in accordance with the care plan, National Care Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice To assist with implementation and monitoring of individual care plans To participate in service users' internal care reviews To work as a key worker to service users as required To treat all service users with respect and ensure privacy, dignity and right of choice To act in a non-judgemental and non-discriminatory manner and to promote equality and diversity To report all issues of potential concern to the Day Services Manager
Health and Safety

To conform with Health and Safety - including infection prevention control To ensure the Day Service Centre and all equipment is safe for use, properly maintained and kept clean and secure
Personal care

To offer assistance to support individuals with mobility To support individuals in attending to their personal care
Medication

To prompt service users to take medication and to keep accurate records
Transport

To escort people to and from the Day Service. From time to time moving and handling will be required of this position To assist with ensuring that all transport needs are appropriately organised To assist service users with using the stair-lift and Flex-Step
Activities

To help set up and facilitate group activities, offering one-to-one assistance to enable individuals to participate in group activities To facilitate activities as required
Food preparation

To assist with meals and refreshments including planning, ordering, food preparation, serving, clearing and washing dishes To take and maintain food temperature records
Record keeping

To write daily notes in service users' care plans To maintain service users' confidentiality
Staff development

To attend regular staff meetings, training sessions and supervision
Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Day Service Manager

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025