Support Worker
Reference: DEC20240587
Expiry date: 12:00, Mon, 6th Jan 2025
Location: Fairbourne
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 days after 5 years), 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 in meeting their responsibilities such as paying bills, looking after their homes, being good neighbours, and keeping in close contact with friends and family.
4. Encourage involvement in company-related activities such as training, recruitment of new staff, and house meetings.
How will you do this?
1. Support me to carry out normal household tasks.
2. Understand principles of respect and dignity.
3. Have patience and empathy.
4. Support a person with their intimate personal care with dignity and respect.
5. Communicate effectively, adapting to the situation.
6. Speak on behalf of others and interact with a range of professionals.
7. Record events with empathy and meaning.
8. Use a computer to keep simple records and find information.
9. Demonstrate good observational skills.
10. Work as part of a team.
11. Maintain consistent standards.
12. Make decisions and follow them through.
13. Be creative and organized.
14. Manage and record finances.
15. Have the ability to drive and use your own vehicle (essential).
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