Taylor Made Care is looking to recruit a passionate support worker to join with our existing team. As a support worker you are responsible to promote a supportive and caring environment, as part of a team, providing support and emotional support to service users, enabling them to achieve their desired level of self-sufficiency, promoting independence and support to access the community and any health appointments.
Main responsibilities-
Support tenants and enable them to carry out day to day personal tasks, which may include the taking of medication, developing personal relationships, personal care and any dietary needs.
Support colleagues by working with tenants in the implementation, monitoring and regular review of individual support plans.
Support with meal preparation and laundry if required by tenants support plans
Communicate with tenants on a day to day basis ensuring that all necessary services including medical and social services are provided as directed by the manager and in line with tenants wishes.
Liaise with outside agencies and partners on behalf of tenants
Support tenants in line with the agreed support plans to take part in external activities including access to leisure, education and employment opportunities.
Support tenants with finances where this agreed in their support plan involving assisting with the management of petty cash system and recording and maintaining accurate records. Support workers will signpost to access appropriate support to complete benefits claim.
Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities
Avg. 15 hours per week
Rate of pay- £12.21
Sleep in - £75/ night
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
On-site parking
Shift:
Day shift
Sleep/Night shift
Driving Licence and own vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person/ In the community