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Adult Disability Support Worker Band 3/4
| Posting date: | 19 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £27,950.00 to £37,967.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27950.00 - £37967.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2024 |
| Location: | Guernsey, GY4 6UU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | K0005-24-0144 |
Summary
To participate with senior staff and members of the team in providing and maintaining a homely environment, and work in a person centred way, respecting the rights and dignity of the individual. To promote the well-being and general health of service users, and report any change in the needs of service users to senior staff. To act as key worker to designated service users. The key worker role will include tasks such as:- Organising service users person centred plans, this will involve writing a one[1]page profile arranging a venue, invite list, contacting someone to chair the meeting and distribute relevant paperwork. Co-ordinating Health Action Plans and health appointments where necessary. Attending MDT and other appropriate meetings when needed. Liaising with family members and discussing aspects of care and support. Supporting senior staff to write and review care and support plans/assessments. Act as shift leader when allocated by manager, this will include - allocating tasks to other staff members, organising activities to be undertaken on shift. To undertake a specific area of responsibility as directed by manager including but not limited to: Risk assessments Co-ordinating the ordering and receiving of medication Rota management. Supporting senior staff to run training sessions. Person centred care champion Positive behaviour support champion. Ergo training To administer medication as described within the Adult Disability Medication Policy. To provide and assist service users, as stated in their care plan, in all aspects of their personal care needs as required by their condition, culture and wishes with sensitivity, respect and dignity. To advocate on behalf of service users and present accurate verbal, electronic and written reports as required. To support and enable service users to attain skills that maximise their potential, intellectually, socially and emotionally using the active support model. To participate and attend in activities that promote health and wellbeing for example horse riding, gym and swimming activities. To support and accompany service users with person centred social activities, holidays and activities that support personal wellbeing using the active support model within the community and their home. To assist and support service users in the use of their personal monies. To maintain the confidentiality of information as required by policy. To be aware of the Spiritual and cultural needs of service users and support them to meet these needs. To take positive steps to reduce risk, whilst maximising service-users opportunities to gain broad life experiences. To work in accordance with the States of Guernsey and Service Policies, Procedures and Standards. To carry out delegated appropriate administrative duties. To attend for duties at times stated on the Duty Roster, and be aware this maybe changed at short notice dependant on service user need. The post holder will undertake shift work that will include:- early and late shifts sleep ins and night wakes To accept redeployment, at times of staff shortage etc. to any other area of the service and undertake duties as delegated by the manager of the area. To be familiar with the testing of the fire alarm and fire evacuation procedure and be able to implement the procedure when necessary. To be aware and report any damage or repairs in the area, which may cause injury or present a risk to individuals in the area. To report any accident/incident to a senior member of staff and complete an Incident Report. To attend and contribute to training courses, study days and other forms of training as required. To participate in regular supervision, annual appraisals and identify personal training needs. To undertake such other duties as appropriate to your responsibilities, grade and ability as directed by manager To work in accordance with the HSC 20/20 vision. To take all possible steps to safeguard policy the welfare and safety of service-users, colleagues and self, in accordance with Health and Safety at Work (General Ordinance, Guernsey 1987). To follow appropriate moving and handling techniques in the work area whilst maintaining health, safety and security of others. To identify any actual or potential risks involved in working practice. To comply with principles contained in the Data Protection Law (Bailiwick of Guernsey 2001) To ensure compliance with policies established for the Health and Safety of the service users and staff.