Contract: Relief
Closing date: Flexible
Interview date: TBC
We are now recruiting for Relief Residential Support Workers to join our team in Chesterberry Residential Care home in Erdington. You will provide support and guidance in day-to-day life to Deaf people who may have other sensory impairments and learning disabilities, enabling residents to be as independent as possible. You will work as part of a dedicated team assisting residents within the home by providing personal care and support, administering medication, and carrying out domestic tasks for the wellbeing of our residents.
This service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, therefore you must be flexible and willing to work shifts, including weekends and nights, and accompany residents on day trips, holidays, and evening activities to maintain the family/friend ethos in our home for life. To be successful for the post, you will have experience working with sensory impaired people and be able to communicate in BSL at Level 2.
You will be responsible for/carry out the following duties:
1. Supporting residents with personal care
2. Person-centred support and ways of working
3. Maintaining and updating records
4. Supporting residents with daily activities – in-house and in the community – including attending medical appointments
5. Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with residents and their families
6. Assisting clients with personal care where required, which may involve assistance with continence requirements (bathing and showering)
7. Preparation of meals and drinks
8. Handling medication including administration of medicines
9. Working in line with and contributing to residents' support plans, activity plans, and risk assessments
Some of the key skills and experience required for this role are:
1. Experience of working in a residential care setting – minimum 1 year
2. An understanding of the needs of adults with learning disabilities and sensory impairment
3. Ability to build and nurture good relationships with residents, staff, family, and professionals
4. A high level of communication skills (written and verbal) - BSL preferred
5. A driving license and vehicle (this would be advantageous)
To apply for this role, you can email your CV with a supporting statement, apply online, or complete our application form and email it to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL.
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