Job Summary
As a Support Ambassador, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate support and assistance to individuals with LD/MH in a supported living environment. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the comfort and well-being of clients, particularly those with special needs. This position requires a caring and dedicated individual who is committed to enhancing the quality of life for those under your care.
Duties
* Provide personal care services, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
* Prompt medication as prescribed and observe clients' health conditions.
* Assist with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety and comfort for clients.
* Engage clients in meaningful activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.
* Support clients with daily living tasks such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry.
* Offer companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a positive environment.
* Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in client condition to appropriate personnel.
* Implement behaviour management strategies when necessary, ensuring a calm and supportive atmosphere.
* Administration tasks included
Skills
* Proven experience in homecare or assisted living environments is preferred.
* Knowledge of dementia, learning disability, mental health care practices is highly beneficial.
* Ability to prompt medication safely and effectively.
* Strong interpersonal skills with a genuine passion for helping others.
* Capability to perform first aid when required and respond appropriately in emergencies.
* Autism and PBS training would be a plus.
* A valid driving licence would be a plus.
* Minimum 1 Year Experience is rquired.
This role requires a compassionate individual who can provide high-quality care while promoting independence and dignity for clients.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: From £13.15 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Experience:
* Care home: 1 year (preferred)
* Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person