Overview
Rehability UK specializes in supporting adults with complex needs (including, but not limited to, Autistic Spectrum Condition, Learning Disability, and Mental Health) to live their best possible life. We strive to provide friendly, professional, and inspirational services.
Responsibilities
* To maintain support skills at a current level and undertake training and development as required to maintain currency of practice.
* To provide support in accordance with current best practice, policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager, and within the financial plans.
* Carry out duties as may reasonably be required.
* Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service.
* Support an open, positive and inclusive working culture.
* Participate in the development of the service's procedures and evaluation of the service against organizational goals, business and quality objectives (e.g., annual staff survey).
* Work with the manager to establish effective employer–employee relationships and minimize legal risks by following required guidelines.
* Participate in the maintenance of the service's information systems.
* Assist in the implementation of support policies and procedures and the standards required by legislation related to the registration of the service.
* Follow the manager's plans to act within the service's budget based on the service's objectives.
* Development of practice in support services: assist in the development of philosophy, goals and objectives for the support practice; assess effectiveness of support delivery; ensure practice meets and maintains support standards; work with health teams to maximize therapeutic opportunities; protect the rights of the people we support; record relevant activities in Nourish; participate in management assessments of competence as required.
* Participation in management's evaluations and competence assessments as required.
Professional Practice
* Encourage innovative methods for the delivery of support and communication to facilitate people living their best life, including:
o Providing personal care (e.g., showering, shaving, oral hygiene, dressing) and encouraging self-care where possible.
o Assisting with household and daily living tasks (e.g., making beds, keeping the environment clean and hygienic).
o Encouraging and ensuring good nutrition; assisting with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration.
o Accompanying individuals to appointments with clinics, GPs, health professionals, hospitals, and other relevant services.
o Enabling the people we support to be part of their wider community.
* Encourage health promotion within support strategies, including:
o Administering medication and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals and updating on changes in patient behavior or condition.
o Monitoring health and wellbeing; recording vital signs and reporting changes.
o Promoting mental well-being by providing emotional support and companionship.
* Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
* Promote a positive image for residency and employment within the service.
Participation in Team Development
* Co-operate with the implementation, evaluation, orientation and induction of all new employees.
* Contribute to the implementation of the service's policies and procedures.
* Contribute to the effective resolution of team conflicts and a culture of performance and excellence.
We are a well-known Healthcare group with reliable, dedicated, and professional staff within our services already. We care for adults aged 19 - 60 who have learning difficulties and mental health issues.
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