JOB-20240909-93381b12
Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Support Worker Band 3/4 to work full time based in the Adult Disability Service in Guernsey.
The salary for this permanent job is up to £35,886
Main Duties:
* Participate with senior staff and members of the team in providing and maintaining a homely environment, and work in a person-centred way, respecting the rights and dignity of the individual.
* Promote the well-being and general health of service users, and report any change in the needs of service users to senior staff.
* Act as shift leader when allocated by manager, this will include co-ordinating and organising tasks and activities to be undertaken on shift.
* Administer medication as described within the Adult Disability Medication Policy.
* Provide and assist service users, as stated in their care plan, in all aspects of their personal care needs as required by their condition, culture and wishes with sensitivity, respect and dignity.
* Support and enable service users to attain skills that maximise their potential, intellectually, socially and emotionally using the active support model.
* Support and accompany service users with person-centred social activities, holidays and activities that support personal wellbeing using the active support model within the community and their home.
* Participate and attend in activities that promote health and wellbeing, for example, horse riding, gym and swimming activities.
* Be aware of the spiritual and cultural needs of service users and support them to meet these needs.
* Accept redeployment, at times of staff shortage, to any other area of the service and undertake duties as delegated by the manager of the area.
* Report any accident/incident to a senior member of staff and complete an Incident Report.
* Attend and contribute to training courses, study days and other forms of training as required.
* Undertake such other duties as appropriate to your responsibilities, grade and ability as directed by the manager.
Requirements of this job:
* Level 3 VQ Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
* Good level of written and verbal communication skills.
* Competent IT skills.
* Friendly and approachable demeanor.
* Understanding of person-centred care and support.
* Patience and empathy when supporting service users.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
Contact:
This job is advertised by Sam Kittle; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
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