Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Milton Keynes
Pay: £12.00ph
Permanent: 37.5 hrs per week. (Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours including weekends, evenings, bank holidays and sleep-ins.)

Must be eligible to work in the UK

This fantastic charity are providing holistic person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Supporting their residents in all aspects of their daily lives and believe that each person should be appreciated and accepted for their unique abilities.
Reporting to House Coordinator or Care and Support Services Manager your role will be the support of residents with their general welfare, housing related tasks and pursuing their social and educational activities.
KeyResponsibilities:
Ensure, together with colleagues, that residents experience a safe, healthy and purposeful environment, in accordance with policies and procedures and statutory requirements.
Prepare and maintain written needs and risk assessments and support plan for allocated residents, Maintain other records as requested, e.g. residents' daily reports; accident and incident reports; health and safety records, and communication systems clearly, accurately and timely.
To support residents in making their own decisions and informed choices and to assist them in promoting and maintaining their independence including managing their own finances, budgeting and dealing with statutory bodies and services.
To support residents to access arange of leisure and social activities and other services.
Monitor and respond to medical or health needs and, when authorised, administer
To support residents to maintain their tenancy and look after their home which they share with other people, e.g. complete domestic tasks and maintain a clean and safe home environment.
To work with residents to ensure planning of healthy diet choices and support with meal preparation and cooking.
To support residents with attending meetings and appointments if required.
Provide emotional support and appropriate intervention for distressed residents.
Support people to maintain regular contact with their own families and/or other significant individuals according to the person's wishes.
To liaise with other agencies as required,i.e.regarding service users' annual reviews, health appointments.
Ensure service users are aware of CMKC's safeguarding adults procedures, comments and complaints procedures and document any incidents, accidents or complaints accordingly.
The successful candidate will need the following,
Relevant and transferable skills
Good numeracy and literacy skills
Understanding of the principles of care practice
Understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and anti- discriminatory practice
Working knowledge of basic hygiene standards
Care Certificate orLevel2 in Care qualification or equivalent qualification (Desirable)
Previous experience of working in social care with people with learning disabilities or other needs (Desirable)
Eligible to work in the UK