Social Care Worker - Cookstown *Waiting List*
Job Title: Social Care Worker
Department: Support & Care
Salary Scale: £31,050 per annum (rising to £35,300 with service)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Cookstown Supported Living Services
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 is 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 skills development.
* Provide Service Users with the correct and relevant information to allow for informed decision-making.
* Support each Service User in the least restrictive ways, promoting positive risk-taking.
* Support must be provided in a low arousal and non-aversive manner.
* Achieve personal outcomes in keeping with each Service User, with clear goals and timeframes.
* Prioritise supports and keep key commitments.
* Work in line with evidence-based practices.
* Support each person to live life to their fullest potential and remain socially valued members of their communities.
* Contribute positively to your staff team and the wider organisation.
Regulation
* Maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness in the residential setting, ensuring all procedures related to safe food practices and infection control are documented.
* Maintain folders, written reports, risk assessments, and complete daily paperwork.
* Follow medication administration procedures, ensuring medication is administered correctly and documentation procedures are followed.
* Adhere to policies regarding the safeguarding of Service Users' medications and finances.
* Participate in meetings and service user reviews; provide feedback to management and the wider MDT when appropriate.
* Attend and participate in all regulatory, mandatory, and development training as assigned.
* Contribute effectively to the team dynamic within your work location to provide a high-quality, professional service.
Person Specification – Social Care Worker
Qualifications & Experience
* Third Level Qualification or equivalent in Social Care or a related discipline.
* A minimum of 2 years’ employment experience in a similar role (e.g., Day Services; Domiciliary Care; Residential Care; Learning Disability; Autism).
* Experience supporting individuals who present with challenging behaviour.
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Word & Outlook.
* Working knowledge of Regulatory Frameworks and best practices.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience 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, or have access to a means of transport which would enable the applicant to carry out the duties of the post.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
The following behavioural competencies are essential for this role:
* Meeting Service User Needs - Understanding of Care Plans and Documentation
* Problem Solving & Decision Making - Knowledge of Safety Protocols and First Aid
* Respect for Diversity and Equality
* Achieving Results - Understanding Ethical and Legal Aspects
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