P4 Recruitment are seeking a Support Worker based at a home in Clayton Le Woods, Chorley
Supporting people who have learning disabilites and profound needs.
Permanent, Full time
Day shifts between 8.00am and 10.00pm
Salary starting £12.13
PURPOSE OF POSITION
To provide effective care and support to adult residents with profound learning difficulties and/or physical difficulties, as directed by the service user plan for the individual.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in the care of all service users in all aspects of daily living through the delivery of individual planned care programmes and in a person-centred way. Raising any concerns or changes regarding the wellbeing of service users with the manager.
* Promote independence and dignity of service users whilst assisting in enabling them to live their chosen lifestyle. Including following the rota for and assisting in the participation of lifestyle activities.
* Act as a chaperone for medical and professional staff as may be required.
* Driving the Company’s vehicles and mobility vehicles in line with Company procedures, to ensure services users can attend appointments and activities. (Not applicable to staff without a driving licence).
* General housekeeping and cooking, ensuring that the service is a homely, clean and safe environment for service users and staff.
* Completing care records, lifestyle records and other required paperwork as and when required.
* Ensure the safe use of equipment and report any problems to the senior person on shift.
* Report accidents and near misses to the senior member of staff on duty and complete records as required.
* Report any complaints to the senior member of staff on duty as soon as they are made.
* Work within the policies, procedures and guidelines of the service’s quality management system whilst always maintaining confidentiality.
* Ensuring that health & safety and fire regulations are always met within the service.
* Undertake training, both formal and informal, which is appropriate to your role and has been identified by your manager.
Do you a passion for delivery care and supporting people to have their best life possible. If so then we want to hear from you