Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
MyTime Reigate are a day care provider for adults who have a learning disability with epilepsy, sensory impairment, complex physical and/or social needs.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic support worker who can work flexibly within our day service provision.
Our service offers a broad spectrum of tailored day opportunities through centre-based and community activities, helping people to improve their social skills while supporting them to participate in new experiences.
We remain passionate about people, delivering person-centred care through extensive therapeutic activity-based support.
People using our service find it homely, welcoming, and stimulating. Our staffing team is dedicated to ensuring that all people's needs are cared for with compassion and respect. People who access our day service benefit from meaningful and enjoyable activities, as well as socializing with their peers.
The post presents an ideal opportunity for a caring person to work as part of our team, improving the quality of life for the people we support.
Main duties of the job
1. Communicate effectively and appropriately with people who use the service, colleagues, and other professionals, maintaining professional relationships.
2. Attend to care needs identified within the care plan, ensuring respect, privacy, and dignity at all times.
3. Involve people in the development of their own care and support.
4. Maintain the safety of people, alerting senior staff to any identified risks, whether perceived or actual.
5. Work with individuals in a respectful and person-centred way.
6. Have a sound awareness of safeguarding issues, being clear about respective roles and responsibilities to report, respond to, and share information in relation to safeguarding adults, safeguarding children, domestic abuse, and public protection.
7. Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which you work.
8. Undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager that are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation, and absence cover.
9. Contribute to a health and safety working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and Trust policies, contributing to the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infection by adhering to Trust policies and guidelines.
10. Be actively involved in the Personal Development Planning process via supervision and appraisal.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental well-being of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organizations that provide services and support to people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast, with historic market towns and bustling districts enveloped in wonderful countryside.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Home Working Contract Only - Eligibility for the high-cost area supplement is conditional upon candidates' residence and will be discussed upon offer.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for further details and information regarding the job role at MyTime Reigate attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* To have achieved a Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care.
* To have achieved or be willing to undertake the CARE Certificate.
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience working with and supporting adults who have a learning disability and complex needs.
Skills
* Must have good spoken and written English.
* Must have basic IT skills, including the ability to use a computer, mouse, and access various software and other basic equipment.
Abilities
* To be able to work as part of a team, as well as using one's initiative.
* To undertake statutory and mandatory training, as well as other identified training development areas.
* To travel to various locations in relation to the working role, i.e., training and appointments.
* To be able to drive, holding a FULL UK driving licence with NO penalty points.
* To have some knowledge around safeguarding and raising concerns.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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