Job Description

The Role

The role of the Support Worker is to enable and support people to live their lives as independently as they can.

Helping and supporting Service Users with different physical disabilities and mental health needs to live their lives more independently and support them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support.

The role of a support worker is so varied - each person has unique needs, which makes the job unique too.

Main Function of the Job

To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Service Manager

To support and enable Service Users to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to the Service User

To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge

To positively support and work closely with the Service Manager to ensure the support service is functioning efficiently and smoothly daily.

Role and Responsibilities

Ensure Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing To support Service Users with all aspects of their day-to-day living, enabling them to enjoy the best possible quality of life Most of the employee's work will be alone with the Service User in their home Compassion, good communication skills and a calm and caring manner are essential for this important role Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Service Users Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support Develop effective working relationships with other employees Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people If desired by the Service User, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth Be a role model for other Support Workers and be an ambassador for the service Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times Champion all relevant Sandant Care policies and procedures and audits by the team Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role

Skills

Our ideal candidate will be:

Interested in helping other people, regardless of their condition. The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively when talking to people and their families. Good listening skills. Great problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt and act accordingly to situations. Good time management skills to be able to support the needs of multiple people. The ability to keep up with changing standards and codes of conduct in the social care sector. The ability to work both alone and as part of a team. A high level of patience and emotional resilience. Being empathetic towards everyone. The ability to make good, positive relationships with people and their families. The ability to communicate with other healthcare professionals. Great verbal and written communication skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.35 per hour

Benefits:

Flexitime On-site parking
Experience:

support worker: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

50% (preferred)
Work Location: In person