Support Worker
Arch West Midlands Ltd - Residential for 16-24 year old's with Mental Health, ASD, Learning Disabilities, Behaviours that Challenge etc.
* To provide care in accordance with best practice and CQC / legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and greed standards under the direction of the DM, Clinician/Nurse and or RM.
* To be open and honest, reporting to your senior and management at all times
* To show empathy, patience and understanding of individuals needs and health diagnosis
* Assisting with personal hygiene and care- Where required.
* To support and enable service users / young persons to maintain and develop skills and personal interests while delivering person-centred care unique to each individual
* To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as required, from time-to-time, to maintain and progress knowledge
* To contribute to the efficient running of the service
* Support service users / young persons to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
* Ensure care plans and other information about how to support service users / young persons are followed
* Ensure Risk management is used effectively – H&S, COSHH, Food Hygiene, Infection Control and Individuals Risk Assessments
* Be responsible for informing the Senior Support Worker / Management of any changes in the needs of service users / young persons
* Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
* To demonstrate "good practice" as per training and guidance
* To maintain good quality working relationships with those that use our services.
* To complete tasks and assignments set out by Clinicians, health professionals, and all members of management, senior management and the Registered Manager.
* Complete all necessary documentation, monitoring and auditing records that are assigned to you.
* To take initiative and responsibility - working in line processes and structure and guidance provided – inclusive off all training and information provided by Arch West Midlands.
* The ability to adapt and address situations quickly
* The ability to follow instructions from seniors / management
* To uphold Professionalism at all times
(Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)
Must Haves / Working Towards
* RQF / QCF in Health and Social Care Level 2 (there will be possibilities to gain higher education and training such as RQF / QCF in Health and Social Care Level 3)
* Care Certificate – Not Essential, as we can offer this on employment
* Minimum 6 months experience
* Clear and effective communication – Verbal and Written
* Experience of monitoring and maintaining records (both electronic and paper) so that they are accurate and up to date
* Experience of managing personal/household finances
* Experience of medication management and administration
* The ability to work on your own and as part of a team
* Sensitivity, patience and trustworthiness
* Experience of risk management
* A knowledge of people with ASD, learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
* A strong value base
* A commitment to providing outstanding services for people
* A desire to support individuals to lead independent lives
* Experience of policies & procedures and of CQC legislation
* Experience of Health & Safety, COSHH, Food Hygiene, Personal Care / Hygiene and Infection Control
* Ability to support someone with varied personal & household tasks
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SHCSW-AWM