Support Worker
Reference: DEC20243211
Expiry date: 12:00, Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Location: Tumble
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 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 to meet 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.
Qualifications:
1. Support individuals in carrying out normal household tasks.
2. Understand principles of respect and dignity.
3. Demonstrate patience and empathy.
4. Support individuals with their intimate personal care with dignity and respect.
5. Possess good communication skills adaptable to various situations.
6. Advocate on behalf of others and communicate with a range of professionals.
7. Exhibit good written skills with the ability to record events with empathy and meaning.
8. Have basic computer skills for record-keeping and information retrieval.
9. Demonstrate good observational skills.
10. Work effectively as part of a team.
11. Maintain consistent standards in work.
12. Make decisions and follow through on them.
13. Be creative and organized.
14. Manage and record finances.
15. Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle.
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