Hiring Support Worker
Contractual
Enhanced DBS and certificated must have
Educational Qualifications – Desirable:
NVQ 2 / SVQ 2 in care or appropriate qualification
Job Responsibilites :
To provide direct care and support to the individuals who use our services by assisting, preparing and enabling the development of their social, physical, personal and health care needs in accordance with their Personal Centred Plan.
To work as part of a team, working closely with families, friends, advocates and other health and social care professionals to ensure the people we support lead the lives they choose.
• To safeguard vulnerable adults and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Encourage and facilitate the autonomy, personal choice, preferences and independence of the individuals we support, in all areas of their lives and where specified in their Person-Centred Support plans and Risk assessments.
Assist in the planning of recreational, social, vocational, educational events and activities, escorting and supporting individuals as necessary during such activities including out in the community
To follow, actively participate in and contribute to the Person Centred Planning process on a regular basis.
Experience:
Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Ability to work as part of a team
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good organisation and time management skills
Awareness / knowledge of the social and / or health care sector
Ability to work flexibly (days, nights, weekends, bank holidays)
Commitment to continuing personal and professional development including full participation in all in house and external learning and development activities
Willingness to support people in a full range of activities
Strong values base which supports the rights of the people who use our services
Person Centred Approach to service delivery
Professional and approachable
Relevant experience in supporting individuals within the social and / or health care sector
Experience of providing care
Ability to work in stressful and / or challenging environments