to join our team. This role involves providing person-centered care and support to male service users, helping them maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. Driving is desirable but not essential for the role.
Job Overview:
To provide support in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standard under the direction of the team leader/manager.
To support and enable supported individuals to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each supported individual.
To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge.
Specific job requirements:
Ensure Supported Individuals are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.
To contribute to the efficient running of the service.
Support individuals to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community.
Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support the Supported Individuals are followed.
Be responsible for informing the Team Leader/Manager of any changes in the needs of the Supported Individuals.
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals you support.
Working with Others:
Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Healthcare 1st Choice (Supported Living)
Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Supported Individuals.
If desired by the Supported Individual, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends, and other important people in their life.
Leading by Example:
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 always.
Personal Responsibilities:
Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards.
Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements.
Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role.
Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management.
Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role