Support Worker
Reference: NOV20248849
Expiry date: 12:00, Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Location: Ogmore By Sea
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, flexible shift patterns, support to achieve necessary qualifications, pension scheme, employee assistance programme.
Responsibilities:
1. Encourage the people we support to make their own choices about everyday things such as what to wear, what to do, what to eat, as well as bigger decisions such as where to live, how to spend their money or where to go on holiday.
2. Enable the people we support to fulfil those choices, including structured activities which help each individual to develop their confidence and skills.
3. Assist the people we support to meet their responsibilities such as paying bills, looking after their homes, being good neighbours and keeping in close contact with friends and family.
4. Involve the people we support in Company related activities such as training, recruitment of new staff, and house meetings.
How will you do this?
1. Support individuals to carry out normal household tasks.
2. Understand principles of respect and dignity.
3. Demonstrate patience and empathy.
4. Provide intimate personal care with dignity and respect.
5. Exhibit good communication skills adaptable to various situations.
6. Speak on behalf of others and communicate effectively with professionals.
7. Maintain good written skills to record events with empathy and meaning.
8. Utilize basic computer skills to keep simple records and find information.
9. Display good observational skills.
10. Work effectively as part of a team.
11. Adhere to consistent standards.
12. Make decisions and follow them through.
13. Be creative and organized.
14. Manage and record finances.
15. Possess a valid driver's license and have access to your own vehicle.
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