Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £10.65 to £15.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Wembley |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | CCS Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 2219 |
Summary
We are seeking compassionate and empathetic individuals to join our team in Wembley as Support Workers. In this role, you will provide emotional and practical support to individuals in need, helping them lead fulfilling and independent lives. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, supporting social and community involvement, and undertaking various daily tasks. Full training will be provided, and previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential.
Responsibilities
· Support individuals to live the life they want within their community, building positive relationships and helping them reach their potential.
· Provide social and emotional support, both at home and in the local community
· Assist service users with personal care, including personal hygiene needs if required.
· Support with shopping and budgeting activities
· Build and maintain relationships with friends and family members.
· Perform household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
· Accompany individuals on outings, walks, meals, and other activities they wish to experience.
· Actively support person-centred planning with each individual, tailoring support plans to meet their needs and wishes.
· Provide support in line with support plans and service aims, including personal/intimate care, daily living assistance, financial management, relationship maintenance, social/community involvement, and education/employment support.
· Assist individuals in managing their health needs, such as medication administration, appointment attendance, and dietary support. Monitor, record, and report changing needs as appropriate.
· Encourage and empower independence by promoting participation in daily activities, skill development, and self-sufficiency.
· Understand each person's communication needs and styles to facilitate effective communication and enable them to express their wishes and choices.
· Actively participate in the spiritual and cultural needs of the individuals, respecting their beliefs, wishes, and customs.
· Ensure that all support provided preserves and respects the dignity and privacy of the individual.
· Undertake key working responsibilities for designated individuals or participate in the key working process if required.
· Safeguard individuals from harm, abuse, and unnecessary risk.
· Handle equipment and personal belongings of the individuals with care and according to organizational policies.
· Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines in relation to health and social care standards and local contractual arrangements.
· Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and undertake risk assessments as required.
· Maintain accurate records in line with confidentiality, data protection policies, legal requirements, and service level arrangements.
· Report any significant issues, notifiable events, or concerns through appropriate channels as per the relevant policies and procedures.
· Accurately record all financial transactions in line with organizational policies and procedures.
· Travel to allocated locations and, if required, drive service vehicles, completing relevant checks and records related to travel.
· Undertake lone working, night sleep-in duties, and on-call arrangements as specified in the service requirements.
· Undertake lone working, night sleep-in duties, and on-call arrangements as specified in the service requirements.
· Take an active role in determining and meeting personal development needs.
· Carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager.
Requirements
1. Empathy, caring nature, and sensitivity to the needs of others.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
3. Experience in supporting adults in a care setting or in the community (desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided).
4. Computer literacy.
5. Car driver (desirable but not essential)
Benefits
· Competitive pay rate of £10.65 - £15 per hour.
· Full online training provided.
· Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and their families.
· Additional benefits include recommending a friend bonus, long service awards, 28 days' annual leave, and other employee perks.
· Various shift times are available, including days, nights, and weekends.
· Flexible employment options, including full-time, part-time, and minimum guaranteed hours.
Note: NVQ Level 3 Social Care qualification is desirable, or willingness to work towards gaining it
If you possess empathy, excellent communication skills, and a desire to support others, this challenging and rewarding role as a Support Worker may be perfect for you. Join our team and make a real and positive difference in the lives of the people we support.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £10.65-£15.00 per hour
Day range:
Monday to Friday
Shift:
12 hour shift
Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All workers are required to wear a face mask and PPE whilst dealing with all service users.
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities
· Support individuals to live the life they want within their community, building positive relationships and helping them reach their potential.
· Provide social and emotional support, both at home and in the local community
· Assist service users with personal care, including personal hygiene needs if required.
· Support with shopping and budgeting activities
· Build and maintain relationships with friends and family members.
· Perform household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
· Accompany individuals on outings, walks, meals, and other activities they wish to experience.
· Actively support person-centred planning with each individual, tailoring support plans to meet their needs and wishes.
· Provide support in line with support plans and service aims, including personal/intimate care, daily living assistance, financial management, relationship maintenance, social/community involvement, and education/employment support.
· Assist individuals in managing their health needs, such as medication administration, appointment attendance, and dietary support. Monitor, record, and report changing needs as appropriate.
· Encourage and empower independence by promoting participation in daily activities, skill development, and self-sufficiency.
· Understand each person's communication needs and styles to facilitate effective communication and enable them to express their wishes and choices.
· Actively participate in the spiritual and cultural needs of the individuals, respecting their beliefs, wishes, and customs.
· Ensure that all support provided preserves and respects the dignity and privacy of the individual.
· Undertake key working responsibilities for designated individuals or participate in the key working process if required.
· Safeguard individuals from harm, abuse, and unnecessary risk.
· Handle equipment and personal belongings of the individuals with care and according to organizational policies.
· Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines in relation to health and social care standards and local contractual arrangements.
· Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and undertake risk assessments as required.
· Maintain accurate records in line with confidentiality, data protection policies, legal requirements, and service level arrangements.
· Report any significant issues, notifiable events, or concerns through appropriate channels as per the relevant policies and procedures.
· Accurately record all financial transactions in line with organizational policies and procedures.
· Travel to allocated locations and, if required, drive service vehicles, completing relevant checks and records related to travel.
· Undertake lone working, night sleep-in duties, and on-call arrangements as specified in the service requirements.
· Undertake lone working, night sleep-in duties, and on-call arrangements as specified in the service requirements.
· Take an active role in determining and meeting personal development needs.
· Carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager.
Requirements
1. Empathy, caring nature, and sensitivity to the needs of others.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
3. Experience in supporting adults in a care setting or in the community (desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided).
4. Computer literacy.
5. Car driver (desirable but not essential)
Benefits
· Competitive pay rate of £10.65 - £15 per hour.
· Full online training provided.
· Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and their families.
· Additional benefits include recommending a friend bonus, long service awards, 28 days' annual leave, and other employee perks.
· Various shift times are available, including days, nights, and weekends.
· Flexible employment options, including full-time, part-time, and minimum guaranteed hours.
Note: NVQ Level 3 Social Care qualification is desirable, or willingness to work towards gaining it
If you possess empathy, excellent communication skills, and a desire to support others, this challenging and rewarding role as a Support Worker may be perfect for you. Join our team and make a real and positive difference in the lives of the people we support.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £10.65-£15.00 per hour
Day range:
Monday to Friday
Shift:
12 hour shift
Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All workers are required to wear a face mask and PPE whilst dealing with all service users.
Work Location: In person
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