Job Role: Support Worker
You will undertake a key role in the development and amendment of support plans to deliver assessed needs of service users within the Short Term Assessment Review Team.
Be proactive in support planning, monitoring service users' target outcomes to ensure they are appropriate and up to date to achieve goals, including risk assessments, management plans, and case notes/communication sheets.
Deliver support that enables carers to continue caring and empowers service users. Support personal care tasks such as washing, bathing, maintaining personal hygiene, continence care, nutrition, and fluid intake. Promote mobility and independence to support enablement targets.
Physical tasks include pushing and pulling equipment such as hoists, wheelchairs, and bathing chairs.
This role covers a locality within the Fife area, with potential for full coverage if required.
A driver’s license or access to a vehicle is desirable due to the geographical area.
The Person
* Hold or be willing to achieve the Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 (SVQ2) or equivalent to meet SSSC registration within the first registration period.
* Ability to provide a regular and effective service, work in shifts, undertake physical tasks, and work with minimal supervision. Key skills include kindness, compassion, teamwork, maturity, adaptability, and caring skills.
* Follow safety instructions, be aware of Adult Support and Protection and National Care Standards, and respond calmly and flexibly to situations.
* Attend a mandatory Moving and Handling course provided by Fife Council.
Note: This role requires SSSC registration within three months of appointment. You should start your registration process as soon as possible to be registered within six months. More details are in the role profile.
Additional requirements: Obtain PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland before confirming your appointment.
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