Qualified Support Worker

JOB TITLE: QUALIFIED ADULT CARE SUPPORT WORKER

LOCATION: SOLIHULL

WORKING HOURS: 30 PER WEEK (MONDAY TO FRIDAY)

ENHANCED DBS WITH ADULT BARRING IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE

HancoxRead Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced and QUALIFIED SUPPORT WORKER to join their existing team at an adult Day Care Centre. They offer support for individuals with a range of disabilities.

You will provide physical, emotional, and social care and support to people that use day services and to develop and support activities which enables service users to make full use of their local community.

Support people that use the service to increase or maintain independence, personal skills, self development and social inclusion.

Role Responsibilities

• To provide practical, emotional, and physical support to people attending the service.
• Working alongside the Day Service Co-ordinator, to monitor and contribute to individuals Person Centred Reviews/Person centred Plans to ensure people’s needs and wishes are being fulfilled.
• Assist the Day Service Co-ordinator in planning the service activities.
• Plan and carry out a range of activities appropriate to the needs and wishes of people attending the service, ensuring outcomes are met.
• You will assist in the formulation of risk assessments under the headings; personal, equipment, environments, and activities.
• Keep up to date records for people attending the service with regard to their welfare and daily activities, and other records as required.
• To ensure that money handling procedures are adhered to, and records are kept up to date.
• Liaising and promoting effective communication closely with Service users, carers, other services colleagues, and others who have an involvement in the life of the service user.
• Building links with community organisations and facilities.
• Working across services to enable them to run effectively.
• Attendance and participation at team meetings / team briefings.
• To work cooperatively and positively as part of a team, for the improvement of the service.

Qualifications\Required Experience

• Qualified up to QCF2/NVQ Level III in health & social care.
• Experience of working with older people, people with a learning or physical disability. Ideally within a day centre for older and disabled people.
• Contribute towards the planning and implementation of person centred plans/reviews
• You must have the ability to adapt and respond to the constantly changing needs of a group of diverse people whilst demonstrating patience.
• Experience and/or an understanding of how to effectively manage challenging behaviour from adults with learning disabilities.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity whilst supporting individuals with their personal care needs.
• Practical Skills and/or a strong interest in social and leisure activities.

ENHANCED DBS WITH ADULT & CHILD BARRING IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE

For further information or to apply please contact HancoxRead Recruitment.