Job Description

Title:

Residential Support Worker

Location:

Merrimore House

Salary:

(dependant on qualifications & experience)

Hours:

20 hours per week

Term:

Permanent (8 month probationary period)

Reports to:

Home Manager/Team Leader

Purpose of Position:

The support worker is responsible for providing assistance and support to clients residing at the home. The responsibilities and duties will be varied and the detail will vary according to the needs of the clients and the environment. This is a 20 hour a week position along with covering sickness and annual leave when required. The individual will need to be able to work some hours over the weekend and various shifts throughout the week. The individual must be flexible in the hours that they can work as this may change depending on appointments etc.

Duties and responsibilities:

To motivate, lead and encourage the residents to participate in a fuller daily life and in the running of the home. To ensure the maintenance and promotion of highest possible standard with regard to quality of life and homely environment in the home in accordance with the aims and objectives of the organisation. To participate in the shared implementation of care plans for the clients including provision for their physical, emotional, personal, intellectual and social well being needs. To ensure the maintenance of a good domestic standard with regard to cleaning, catering, maintenance and security of the home. To encourage the active participation of volunteers and residents' relatives and friends in the activities of the home. To organise and participate in appropriate leisure or other activities within or outside the home. To attend meetings and discussions as required. To maintain good working relationship with other professionals, i.e. General Practitioners, Care Managers, Psychologists, Chiropodist, Consultants etc. or other people with significant interest in the client. To develop close contacts with the local community through relationships with neighbours and friends. To carry out such other duties appropriate to the post as might be allocated by the Senior Team Leader and or the Manager necessary for the efficient running of the home. To participate in internal and external staff training and development. Maintain an up to date records and write reports on residents in accordance with organisation's policy. Account for residents' and homes monies in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures. To work on a 24hour a week rota, including sleep-in duties to maintain 24 hour staff cover. But, when necessary you are expected to work at nights to maintain 24 hour staff cover.

Other Duties

To attend any Team and other internal meetings as requested To attend relevant training and personal development opportunities in order to fulfil the requirements of the post To adhere to all APPROACH policies and procedures and assist the organisation in developing, implementing and monitoring them, including Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies To carry out any other duties relevant to the post as directed by the Director.
PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience / Skills

Desirable

Essential

Good general education

Yes

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Yes

The ability to be flexible and prioritise workloads as required

Yes

Experience of working/volunteering with people with Learning Disabilities is essential, as well as an empathy with the aims of APPROACH

Yes

An NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care

Yes

Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and Health & Safety at Work legislation.

Yes

A UK driving licence, to help drive residents within the community.

Yes

An interest in own personal development and a willingness to undertake training as required.

Yes

THE PERSON

You will be an excellent communicator with a positive attitude to your work. Able to work under pressure, you will be reliable, conscientious and committed to contributing to the aims of APPROACH. You will be able to present a professional image to both internal and external contacts. You will have an organised and structured approach to your work and will possess the initiative to respond to and action a variety of issues. Due to the nature of the work a high degree of confidentiality is essential as is a good sense of humour.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Employee discount Referral programme
Work Location: In person