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Support Worker
Reference: OCT20246120
Expiry date: 12:00, Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Location: Caerphilly/Newport
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 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. Support 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 the people we support to be involved in company-related activities such as training, recruitment of new staff, and attending house meetings.
How will you do this:
1. Support individuals to carry 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. Exhibit good communication skills adaptable to various situations.
6. Speak on behalf of others and communicate with a range of professionals.
7. Possess good written skills to record events with empathy and meaning.
8. Have a basic ability to use a computer 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 them through.
13. Be creative and organized.
14. Manage and record finances.
15. Have the ability to drive and use your own vehicle (essential).
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