SUPPORT WORKER - NORTH LANARKSHIRE Rachel - Part Time Contracts Available Minimum of 1 year care experience essential We believe life is worth living when the things that matter most are present. Love, Family, Friendship, Work, Freedom to direct the course of our lives, the opportunity to learn and contribute. We believe that is what ordinary living is all about. Job description We are currently recruiting experienced part time support staff to work with Rachel, a lady living in the Wishaw area of North Lanarkshire. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced support worker looking to develop their already existing support skills and to be involved in helping Rachel enjoy life and develop. "I am Rachel and I am 45 years old. I have a kind heart with a passion for caring for others, I have been told I have a great sense of humour and love a good laugh. I have a close relationship with my mum and my kids, it is important that I stay connected with them regularly. I am a very sociable person that likes to spend time with people who understand me and my needs. I am always up for socialising and meeting new people, it is important you have a good sense of humour I love watching TV and listening to music – especially GBX I do enjoy a good sing a long too. I enjoy attending clubs and activities in my community – my current favourite is a social club, which is on Fridays with a range of activities such as bingo, karaoke, and quizzes. I would love to get out in my community more and attending new things like swimming I currently live with significant physical and cognitive difficulties because of a brain infection I contracted several years ago. This means it is vital that I have the correct level of support to keep me safe and help me achieve my goals in life. My team supports me to make decisions regarding my health and wellbeing as I can struggle with this at times, as I do not have insight into the extent of my brain injury. I need structure in my life and my routine is very important to me, I require my support team to understand this and always follow my routine." What I am looking for: Someone who is outgoing and friendly. Someone who is bubbly and confident with a good sense of humour Someone who is patient and not overwhelming. Someone who will encourage me to get out in the community and have knowledge of activities in my community. Minimum of 1 year care experience. Shifts are on a 2-week rota as follows: Week 1 – Monday & Sunday – both 9am-11pm plus sleepover Week 2 – Tuesday & Friday – both 9am-11pm plus sleepover Or Week 1 – Wednesday & Saturday - both 9am-11pm plus sleepover Week 2 – Monday & Sunday - both 9am-11pm plus sleepover There will be the opportunity to do overtime during team holiday times. Main Tasks To provide person centred care and support to the people Support for Ordinary Living work for in line with the mission, vision, and values of the organisation the support worker role will: Support an individual to live in their own home/ family home and help the individual live the lifestyle they choose. Assist with personal care for example bathing where applicable. Encourage and support people to make life choices. Support individual to safeguard their property/ health & wellbeing/ finances and take appropriate action, when necessary, call NHS 24 or Doctor in case of emergency. Support people to become a valued member of their local community and support and encourage them to maintain and develop relationships with their friends, their family, and their neighbours. Encourage and support people to get involved in social activities. Assist people with domestic tasks such as housework, shopping cooking and cleaning. Treat people with dignity and respect at all times and recognise their rights to make their own choices. Support the individual to meet their outcomes in line with their Outcome based support plan and plan for the future. To work as part as a Self-Directed team, working in a consistent and flexible manner to support the individual to meet the outcomes outlined in the outcome-based support plan. Adhere to SOL’s policies and procedures to attend all planned meetings / training as requested. Be an ambassador to SOL, safeguarding the positive image and reputation of the organisation. We Are Looking for Someone Who Is: Reliable Trustworthy Person-Centred Adopts a common-sense approach to their work. Flexible in terms of approach and availability for work and meetings/ training when requested. Able to think and work in a reflective way. Positive in their outlook and open to new ideas and change. Demonstrates respect and commitment for the Individual they work for, and all other persons linked with SOL. Able to negotiate, listen and communicate well. Non-Judgmental. Comfortable with taking direction but can also work in self-Directed. Sympathetic to the values and beliefs of SOL. Respect and maintain confidentiality but have ability to whistle blow when required. Committed earn and develop new skills. Working towards qualification for registration for SSSC.