Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join my team. The ideal candidate will be supporting an individual in her own home to meet her desired outcomes.

Core Tasks

To support her in her home and to go out into her community and to attend chosen activities. To support her to be involved in her hobbies and interests. To work alongside her to ensure that she is living a happy and healthy life and is achieving good and positive outcomes in all areas of her life. To support her with her daily needs including personal care, medication support, meal preparation, food shopping, attending appointments Attend team meetings, supervisions and training as required. Provide support to maintain the home

Hours Required/Available:

Monday - Sunday: 9am - 11am & 5pm - 7pm

This role is based on a zero hour contract, joining a team of PAs who all work flexibly to cover these hours weekly. There are also additional shifts to cover annual leave, sickness, days out & social events she may like to attend

Responsibilities

Home (General):

To ensure her home (all rooms)is in a clean and hygienic condition. To empty all rubbish bins in her home. To make her bed and change it at least once a week. To vacuum her home at least once a week. To wash and dry dishes or other washing up items and putting them in the correct place in her home. To ensure that when completing tasks that items are put back in the correct places in her home. To support her by washing, ironing and putting clothes away in the appropriate places.

Personal Care:

To support her to wash and dress every morning and evening. To support her to bathe on a regular basis To ensure her is supported to wear appropriate clothing and dressed to a standard that she is happy with.

Health & Well Being

To monitor her health and wellbeing and act on any concerns promptly. To support her to maintain current relationships and to develop new and positive relationships with others.

Leisure & Community

To support her to source and attend activities and to engage with her community in a positive way. To support her to attend activities she enjoys.

Family & Friends

To support her to maintain her relationships with her family members and friends. To work alongside her to ensure she is receiving good support in and out of home.

Administration & Policy

To complete any required paperwork relating to her in a professional and confidential manner. To adhere to all staff policies and procedures at all times

Team:

Participate in rotas and be flexible to provide support for one off events. Take responsibility for planning with other team members if there are short notice rota changes.

Experience

& Qualities:

Calm & empathic personality Able to work on own initiative & a problem solving attitude Good organisational & communication skills Ability to plan and prepare meals that are suitable for a set nutrition plan and on a budget Ability to maintain a good standard of cleanliness in the home Ability to keep follow a plan and keep clear records Ability to advocate for a good service from health and other services Confident user of email, internet and text Understanding of person centred ways of working Flexibility: Ability to work flexible hours including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. There also includes short notice cover Driver with full clean driving licence to drive her Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
If you are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Support Worker.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.72 per hour

Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person