P4 Recruitment are seeking a Support Worker based at a home in Clayton Le Woods, Chorley.
Supporting people who have learning disabilities 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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Act as a chaperone for medical and professional staff as may be required.
4. Driving the Company's vehicles and mobility vehicles in line with Company procedures to ensure service users can attend appointments and activities. (Not applicable to staff without a driving licence).
5. General housekeeping and cooking, ensuring that the service is a homely, clean and safe environment for service users and staff.
6. Completing care records, lifestyle records, and other required paperwork as and when required.
7. Ensure the safe use of equipment and report any problems to the senior person on shift.
8. Report accidents and near misses to the senior member of staff on duty and complete records as required.
9. Report any complaints to the senior member of staff on duty as soon as they are made.
10. Work within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the service's quality management system whilst always maintaining confidentiality.
11. Ensuring that health & safety and fire regulations are always met within the service.
12. Undertake training, both formal and informal, which is appropriate to your role and has been identified by your manager.
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