Social Care Worker - West Tyrone Supported Living Services
Job Title: Social Care Worker
Department: Support & Care
Salary Scale: £31,050 per annum (rising to £35,300 with service)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 39 per week (Covering a 24 hour, 7 days per week Rotational Shift Roster)
About Trinity:
You are joining Trinity Support & Care Services, an innovative organisation providing quality assured, safe, and person-centred residential care and outreach support services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Key purpose of the job:
As a Social Care Worker, you will provide holistic support with day-to-day living for individuals with a learning disability, autism, or associated mental health needs. You will deliver person-centred and empowering provisions of support to meet the individual needs of our service users.
Main responsibilities:
The following duties are typical for this role. The post holder may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs, changing business practices, and/or to meet the needs/changing needs of the Service User.
Service User:
* Provide assistance to Service Users in all aspects of personal care.
* Ensure the Human Rights of each Service User are exercised with the utmost degree of integrity and respect.
* Ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times for both Service Users, work colleagues, and visitors to the unit/house.
* Encourage each Service User to live in accordance with their own wishes and preferences, promoting their individuality through new opportunities and the enhancement of skills.
* Ensure that each Service User receives the correct and relevant information to allow for informed decision-making on their part at all levels.
* Support each Service User in the least restrictive ways and promote positive risk-taking as part of their decision-making abilities.
* Support must also be in accordance with a low arousal and non-aversive manner.
* Achieve personal outcomes in keeping with each Service User, with clear goals, steps for achieving such, and timeframes.
* Prioritise supports and keep key commitments accordingly.
* Work in line with evidence-based practices.
* Ensure that each person is supported to live life to their fullest potential and remain (or become) socially valued members of their communities.
* Work positively and professionally contribute to your staff team and wider organisation.
Regulation:
* Maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness in the residential setting and ensure that all procedures related to safe food practices and infection control are carried out and documented.
* Maintain folders, written reports, risk assessments, and complete daily paperwork.
* Follow medication administration procedures, ensuring medication is administered using the 10 rights of medication administration. Ensure documentation procedures are followed correctly and all actions are exercised in a timely manner.
* Adhere to all policies, procedures, regulations (in particular RQIA Framework), Employee Handbook, and working practices of the organisation.
* Participate in meetings and service user reviews; and provide feedback to management and the wider MDT when appropriate.
* Attend and participate in all regulatory, mandatory, and development training as assigned by the organisation and/or your line manager.
* Contribute effectively to the team dynamic within your work location/other work locations to provide a high-quality, professional service at all times.
Person Specification – Social Care Worker:
Qualifications & Experience:
* Third Level Qualification or equivalent in Social Care or a related discipline and/or a minimum of 2 years’ employment experience in a similar role (e.g., Day Services; Domiciliary Care; Residential Care; Learning Disability; Autism).
* Experience of supporting individuals who present with challenging behaviour.
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Word & Outlook (for email, calendar management, and organising meetings).
* Working knowledge of Regulatory Frameworks and best practices as set out by (e.g., Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA)).
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience of creating/formulating data sheets.
* Working knowledge of Intranet / SharePoint systems for information sharing & storage.
Other:
It is essential that applicants hold a full (i.e., not provisional) and current UK/ROI driving licence and access to a car and business insurance for work purposes or have access to a means of transport which would enable the applicant to carry out the duties of the post. (Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
The following behavioural competencies have been designated as essential behaviours that should be demonstrated in order to successfully perform this role. These behaviours will be assessed during the selection process.
* Meeting Service User Needs - Understanding of Care Plans and Documentation: Places the Service User’s needs as the key focus in all activities. Delivers support & care according to care plan.
* Problem Solving & Decision Making - Knowledge of Safety Protocols and First Aid: Thinks ahead to anticipate and deal with issues. Recognises when and how to make decisions within the remit of the role.
* Respect for Diversity and Equality: Treats everyone with respect and creates an environment where everyone is valued, promoting fairness in all activities.
* Achieving Results - Understanding Ethical and Legal Aspects: Adheres to Trinity’s policies and procedures. Uses initiative to get the job done within acceptable boundaries.
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