SUPPORT WORKER - NORTH LANARKSHIRE Shotts - Support Worker for Sarah -14 hours shift plus sleepover (includes weekend rota) We believe life is worth living when the things that matter most are present. Love, Family, Friendship, Work, Freedom to direct the course of our lives, the opportunity to learn and contribute. We believe that's what ordinary living is all about. A DRIVER WITH FULL, CLEAN CURRENT DRIVING LICENSE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS POST Job description We are currently recruiting experienced support staff to work with Elaine, a lady living in the Shotts area of North Lanarkshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a support worker with at least 2 years experience who is looking to develop their already existing support skills and to be involved in supporting Elaine in all aspects of daily living. " I am Elaine, I enjoy spending time with people who are fun, energetic and upbeat. I am social and bubbly and have a great sense of humor. My family and photo collection are very important to me. I love to have a laugh, pulling funny faces or use silly voices. I love nursery rhymes, pat-a-cake games, dancing and playing my guitar. I love to watch horse racing and football. I like to relax in the bath and enjoy water related activities. I dont like too much noise. People who know and care about me say that I have a lovely laugh and a cheeky smile What I am looking for Someone who is patient Someone who is calm under pressure Someone who has a positive attitude Someone who can stick to routine, as changes make me very anxious Someone who is confident in their approach and can re assure me Some who DOES NOT shout Someone who can use short, simple language and use props to explain my choices Someone with at least 2 years experience as a support worker Someone who uses Makaton would be an advantage Shifts are from 9am - 11pm plus one sleepover, alternate saturdays There will be the opportunity to do overtime during team holiday times. Main Tasks To provide person centred care and support to the people Support for Ordinary Living wor k for in line with the mission, vision and values of the organisation the support worker role will: Support an individual to live in their own home/ family home and help the individual live the lifestyle they choose. Assist with personal care for example bathing where applicable. Encourage and support people to make life choices. Support individual to safeguard their property/ health & wellbeing/ finances and tak e appropriate action, when necessary, e.g., call NHS 24 or Doctor in case of emergency. Support people to become a valued member of their local community and support an d encourage them to maintain and develop relationships with their friends, their family and their neighbours. Encourage and support people to get involved in social activities. Assist people with domestic tasks such as housework, shopping cooking and cleaning. Treat people with dignity and respect at all times and recognise their rights to make their own choices. Support the individual to meet their outcomes in line with their Outcome based support plan and plan for the future. To work as part as a Self-Directed team, working in a consistent and flexible manne r to support the individual to meet the outcomes outlined in the outcome-based support plan. Adhere to SOL’s policies and procedures to attend all planned meetings / training as requested. Be an ambassador to SOL, safeguarding the positive image and reputation o f the organisation. W e Are Looking for Someone Who Is : Reliable Trustworthy Person-Centred Adopts a common-sense approach to their work Flexible in terms of approach and availability for work and meetings / training when requested Able to think and work in a reflective way Positive in their outlook and open to new ideas and change Demonstrates respect and commitment for the Individual they work for, and all other persons linked with SOL Able to negotiate, listen and communicate well Non-Judgmental Comfortable with taking direction but can also work in self Directed Sympathetic to the values and beliefs of SOL Respect and maintain confidentiality but have ability to whistle blow when required Committed earn and develop new skills Working towards qualification for registration for SSSC