Job Purpose You will enable the people we support to lead fulfilling lives based upon their personal support needs. You need to work to the standards set internally (by Hft) and externally (for example, by the Care Quality Commission), doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and your colleagues come to no harm and that they are satisfied with the level of support they receive. You will achieve this by communicating with individuals and by following the underpinning principles of Person-Centred Active Support (PCAS), namely: Making sure that you support people to be as involved as possible in every moment of their lives Offering people opportunities to be involved as often as possible, in the way that best suits them, e.g. as little or as much as they like Offering just enough support to ensure people succeed Ensuring that people you support make as many choices as possible, so they remain in control Keeping the people we support and yourself safe by following government and industry guidelines and wearing the correct PPE at all time Responsible for Key Accountabilities Support people with learning disabilities to the highest standard and in line with their support plan, cultural needs and wishes Support people to manage their own home, including supporting individuals with maintaining their tenancies and give support and guidance when individuals move home Support people with personal care if required, which may include toileting and bathing, in line with their support plan Support and encourage people to make choices and life decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act requirements Assist and encourage people to engage in everyday home, social, leisure and work-related activities, according to the individual s choice. Support people with their health needs as required, e.g. taking medication and attending doctor s appointments Keep accurate and up to date records using internal IT systems Support people with their finances, where necessary, and in line with Hft guidelines Promote health, safety and well-being of the people we support Work positively with colleagues, families and external organisations and professionals. Look for opportunities to use Personalised Technology to increase people s independence Maintain confidentiality at all times Improve the support provided by discussing any new ideas Participate in learning and development opportunities as required Safeguarding - protect the people being supported from abuse/poor practice by undertaking Safeguarding Adults Training so you understand how, when and who to report concerns to. Adhere to and maintain Hft s Health and Safety policies, standards and guidelines at all times. Carry out a range of duties and undertake any other duties as specified from time to time in accordance with Hft business requirements. It is the nature of the work that responsibilities are in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises in order that tasks which are not specifically covered in their job description are covered. Additional information: Shifts: 8am-4pm and 4pm-10pm. Sleep Ins 10pm-8am.