Peripatetic (Contracted Relief) Support Worker Job Description HOURLY RATE: £13.60 per hour for direct support £12.60 per hour for sleepovers ANNUAL LEAVE: 6 Weeks LOCATION: Across North Lanarkshire A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN A SUPPORT WORKER ROLE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS POST AND DRIVER PREFFERED The Peripatetic Support Workers role is pivotal in ensuring that the people we work for are always supported by staff who know what’s important to them and how best to support them. As a Peripatetic Support Worker, you will be working across a set number of teams to cover their annual leave and absence. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy supporting a variety of people. You will know exactly when your days off we are as operate a two-week rolling rota. Full time contracted hours will average 42 hours per which will comprise of 36 hours week one, and 48 hours week two. Sleepovers may be a requirement depending on allocated teams. The shift pattern will be: - Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday Week 2 – Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Part time contracts of 24 hours per week are also available, however the above pattern would not apply. Peripatetic support workers will: Be expected to change their visits on their set working days at short notice. Be allocated to a set number of people to support. Work over either Christmas or New Year, on a rotational basis. Submit their annual leave requests at the beginning of each financial year (April). Receive all mandatory and person specific training necessary Work in a consistent manner adhering to the routines and strategies the person’s regular team work to. Contribute to team meetings, reviews, and support planning meetings. Always maintain good lines of communication with the Service Manager. Use the systems and technology available to you The assistance you provide each person with will vary, but may involve: Assisting the person with all aspects of their daily life including: Assisting people in the morning to get up, dressed and prepare for the day Assisting people to take medication Assisting people with personal care, bathing, showering, oral care, grooming, using the toilet Using moving and assisting equipment i.e. hoists, stand aids Assisting people to get ready for bed, including undressing and washing Preparation of meals and support with eating General household duties Assisting with domestic tasks such as shopping, cooking, cleaning etc. Providing support to the person to live in their own home and assist the person to have the lifestyle which he/she chooses. Assisting the person with the choices they make in their day-to-day life, using a balanced approach which emphasises advice and encouragement rather than making decisions for the person. Assisting the person to stay safe and well while they live in their own home. This will involve helping the person to monitor their mental and physical health and encourage him/her to take appropriate action to safeguard and maintain their health e.g. calling a doctor if the person is unwell. Assisting the person to use resources in their local community and to get involved and become part of the community they live in. This will involve assisting the person to develop and maintain relationships with neighbours, friends, and family by providing encouragement, guidance and support where needed. Assisting the person to organise and get involved in recreational activities, to try new experiences, meet new people and broaden their hobbies and interests. Work with the person to assist them to develop their existing skills and to learn new skills. Continually identifying ways that use appropriate natural supports for the person i.e. family, friends, colleagues, neighbours etc. Provide emotional support when needed. Assisting the person with all areas of budgeting and in maintaining their household and ensuring that their financial obligations are met. Treat the person as an adult and unique individual. Recognise people’s right to direct the course of their own life and to take risks. Assisting the person plan for the future and to achieve the outcomes that are important to them.