Support Worker

SUPPORT WORKER – ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

We are recruiting on behalf of a family run service that offers vulnerable young people and adults the opportunity to live independently but in a supported environment. They are passionate about providing the personal touch for the families they work with and the individuals they support as they endeavour to be more than just a support provider but to be an integral part of the journey for the people, we have the privilege to support.

The service offers the opportunity for individuals to live within supported accommodation, and to have the choice of staff support with maintaining welfare and choice, support with daily living skills, support with emotional needs, whilst maintaining a level of independence which meets the assessed needs of the individual. The individual will have the opportunity be supported with managing their own tenancy, finances, maintaining access to the community and building their future.

They want to offer a managed service that offers a future to those who need it and be able to see individuals gain self-respect, confidence, skills, education, and prospects that are comfortable and at a level that they feel is possible for them to manage independently and in the community.

Role Purpose

As a support worker you will be responsible for mentoring clients to assist with their development. You may often provide emotional support and assistance with particular problems the person is experiencing such as formal education, training, job search, mental health issues or disabilities. A young person’s support worker has the practical skills and knowledge to promote the well-being and protection needs of young people.

The role will be to deliver 1:1 and core support to support service users that could have a range of complex needs.

This role is about supporting and working towards becoming more independent and self-sufficient with a key focus on wellbeing and good mental health.

We are looking for those who can be a role model in leading a proactive and healthy life they can enjoy.

Tasks, Duties, And Responsibilities

1. Support with day-to-day needs including cooking, cleaning, and shopping
2. Encouragement to maintain good personal hygiene
3. To provide an emotionally secure, supportive, homely and caring environment, appropriate to the social, cultural and religious needs of all the people we support in the home.
4. Support to access the community & participation in community projects
5. Support with medication (where required)
6. Support to access GP and other health appointments
7. Support to live & maintain a healthy lifestyle
8. Support with accessing education and employment
9. Overnight support (sleep-in) when required
10. To maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the supported living environment
11. Consulting with young people, assessing their needs, write reports and providing support with outlined support programs
12. Assess client’s progress and provide additional help where needed
13. Refer clients to relevant support organisations
14. Personal care where required, can include toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming and feeding

Generic Duties & Responsibilities

1. To represent and promote our values acting as an ambassador on behalf of New Chapters Support & Wellbeing
2. To actively promote and act, always, in accordance with New Chapters Support & Wellbeing policies, including, but not limited to: Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Prevent and Safeguarding, the Staff Code of Conduct.
3. To participate in New Chapters Support & Wellbeing Annual Appraisal Process, contributing to a culture of self-reflection on practice and continuous professional development

Other Reasonable Duties

This Job Description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. In cases, however, where there is a permanent or substantial change in the duties and responsibilities they reserves the right to amend the job description in consultation with the employee to reflect changes in the duties of the post. This list of duties is not exhaustive and from time-to-time staff will be asked to undertake any other reasonable tasks in relation to their role.

Employment Checks

The appointment is subject to the company obtaining medical, Disclosure and Barring Services clearances, evidence to show you are legally entitled to work in the UK (under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) and employment references satisfactory to us and evidence of relevant qualifications to the post.

Equal Opportunities

All staff have a responsibility to treat others with fairness, equality, and respect in accordance with legislation, this company policies on Equality & Diversity and Equal Opportunities.

All employees of the company have a responsibility for behaving and acting in a way that supports this policy and procedure and promotes equality and diversity as well as fundamental British values in all aspects of their work.