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We require a dynamic, caring forward-thinking person to provide individualized person-centred support to people who have learning disabilities in our services.
You will work in partnership with individuals to enable them to take active control over their lives and make progress toward their personal goals. You will work in an anti-discriminatory manner, ensuring that the rights and entitlements of the Service Users are respected at all times. You will promote self-esteem, independence, and social inclusion. The successful applicant will be able to think on their feet, work under their own initiative at times, and respond to situations with a proactive attitude.
Job Description:
1. To develop trusting relationships with service users to encourage them to express their needs, views, and concerns.
2. To assist service users in drawing up care plans and person-centred plans which reflect their needs and wishes, encourage choice, independence, and inclusion as well as opportunities for new experiences.
3. To enable service users to be fully involved, where practical, in the running of their own life, including cooking, cleaning, shopping, and washing whilst encouraging choice and independence.
4. To provide personal care for service users, as needed, which may include assisting with washing, dressing, using the toilet, and nutrition while ensuring the personal dignity and rights of the individual are respected at all times, using appropriate manual handling methods and equipment.
5. To encourage service users in meeting their cultural and spiritual needs and in expressing their personal identity.
6. To work within and promote the Adult and Children's safeguarding policies of Carlisle Mencap, Cumbria's Adult Social Care, and Children's Services.
7. To fully implement individual care plans and person-centred plans.
8. To be responsible for the safe storage and administration of medication, as required.
9. To enable service users to make full use of the community facilities and accompany them in leisure pursuits.
10. To uphold the vision and good standing of Carlisle Mencap.
11. To liaise with families and other agencies as required.
12. To maintain confidentiality at all times.
13. To work as part of a team to provide a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
It is mandatory to undertake a range of training specific to the position including the Care Certificate. You may be given the opportunity to progress onto RQF Level 2 diploma in Adult Social Care.
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