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Job Overview
Our vision is ‘A life without limits for the people we support’ which reflects our culture of a knowledgeable, passionate and dedicated workforce. As an Outreach Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities to live independently within the community. You will provide practical and emotional support tailored to each client’s individual needs, guided by person‑centred support plans and risk assessments.
Responsibilities
* Support clients in maintaining their accommodation, assisting with daily living tasks such as personal care, attending appointments and ensuring access to appropriate health and social care services.
* Provide tenancy‑related support and work in close partnership with external professionals, families and community services to promote overall wellbeing and independence.
* Prepare person‑centred support plans with clients which reflect their views and aspirations and respect their beliefs and opinions, reviewing and amending them as necessary.
* Support clients in fulfilling their aspirations, supporting them to live as independently as possible, arranging activities and outings, and developing skills and knowledge.
* Communicate in an open and transparent way with clients and other team members, acting with integrity and doing what you say you will do.
* Provide personal care to clients in a way that respects their choices and dignity, including assistance with washing and toileting.
* Keep appropriate, accurate records, including daily notes, with full involvement of the client.
* Ensure that all support and care are provided in a way that protects clients from abuse and exploitation, maintains their dignity and supports positive risk‑taking.
* Assist with a range of household duties in accordance with the needs of the client, including cooking, cleaning, laundry and other domestic duties.
* Carry out a wide range of personal care and domestic duties as required and provide appropriate level of care and support in accordance with the care plan.
* Understand the importance of maintaining accurate written and numerical records.
* Work cooperatively as a team member, liaising and communicating effectively with carers, families, inspectors and other external stakeholders.
* Work always in accordance with Health and Safety requirements such as Manual Handling, Food Hygiene, Fire Safety, infection control and Risk Assessment procedures.
* Be willing to learn and undertake relevant training and qualification in care if required.
* Possibly provide physical support such as climbing stairs, using hoists, pushing wheelchairs, moving people and night work.
Qualifications
* Care Certificate (essential) or willingness to undertake Care Certificate.
* Previous experience working in care (desired).
* Current driver licence (desirable).
Person Specification
* Previous experience working in care (employment or carer at home).
Benefits
* 20 to 25 days plus statutory bank holidays.
* 24‑Hour Employee Assistance Programme.
* Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
* Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
* Refer‑A‑Friend recruitment initiative.
* Flexible working opportunities upon successful completion of probation period.
* Group Personal Pension Scheme.
* Discounted income protection scheme.
* Free car parking at most services.
* Free life assurance cover.
Equality and Diversity
St. Anne's is actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage people from underrepresented groups—disabled, black and ethnic minority, lesbian, gay, bi, trans, and non‑binary (LGBTQ+)—to apply. St. Anne's is a Disability Confident employer and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Application
Apply online now.
Contact
Deborah Wheldon / First Line Manager
Email: deborah.wheldon@st-annes.org.uk
Telephone: 07966 531360
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