Support Worker - Supported Living
Remuneration: 12 per hour
Location: Surrey
Are you an experienced Support Worker or looking for a career in Supported Living? Look no further.
We are currently looking for a courteous, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Support Worker to join our company based in Surrey for our Brand-New Supported Living Service.
As a Support Worker you will be responsible for supporting individuals in their own flat, which are 8 flats in one location in Camberley. We are looking for someone with experience in supporting people that need positive behaviour support and encouragement in their day-to-day lives; however, we have a full training package for any new staff, so if you are looking to give something back to people that need support, this role could be for you.
Key Responsibilities of a Support Worker:
* Supporting individuals to administer or manage their medication and ensuring the medication needed is ordered and in place for use.
* Be responsible for arranging and supporting people to attend regular health & wellbeing appointments.
* Be engaging and guiding to help people we support gain social skills and home and life skills.
* Support individuals to achieve planned goals and personal wishes and dreams.
* Guide the people we support to access employment, education, and leisure opportunities if they wish to.
* Assist tenants to develop and maintain relationships with family and friends.
* Support tenants to become active and valued members of the community.
* Be a verbal or physical support for any budget or banking needs.
* Monitor and record daily activities, events, and behaviours through our electronic system.
About You:
* NVQ Level 3 in health and social care or willing to work towards.
* Be well-organised, self-motivated, and able to delegate work appropriately.
* Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
* An understanding of support planning, risk assessing, and the Mental Capacity Act (DOLs).
* Be experienced in or confident to undertake training on administering medication.
* A full driving licence is preferred, and willing to use Business insurance or holds Business insurance and is happy to use own vehicle to support Service users.
* Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.
We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for making a difference in people's lives and supporting them to achieve their chosen goals and wishes.
Benefits:
* Free parking.
* EAP for mental health and personal support advice.
* Comprehensive training.
* Pension.
* Casual dress, no uniform.
* Free DBS.
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