Support Worker

Job Summary by the careerbalance.co.uk Team:

42Job Description:Purpose of job
To support and enable individuals with complex needs through maximum
participation in service provision. This will involve working as part of a team within a
flexible rota to include weekends, bank holidays, waking nights and sleep-in duties
To ensure support provided adheres to the principals of the company Policies and
Procedures and the ethos of Positive Behavioural Support. To contribute to high
quality, person centred care and support to.
Duties
Support to individuals
Promote equality for all individuals through anti-discriminatory practice,
supporting Individual rights, choice, personal beliefs and identity through
effective communication.
To provide continuous and consistent support, both physical, practical, and
emotional to individuals with complex needs.
Physical support may include household and domestic tasks, shopping and
diet/food preparation, personal care, dressing and personal appearance.
Practical support should ensure individuals are assisted to undertake all
tasks themselves. The level of assistance of support will vary according to
individual need. The main aim is for individuals to be provided every
opportunity to participate, with support if necessary, to be responsible for all
tasks and activities inside and outside of their home.
Household and Administrative Responsibilities
To assist in maintaining accurate records i.e. individuals’ personal records,
house records, communication books, diaries, expenditure forms. in line with
Drive’s policies and procedures.
To ensure all administrative and financial tasks are completed accurately and
records are maintained efficiently.
To be familiar with Health and Safety at Work Regulations and to ensure
effective implementation during span of duty. To assist and liaise with team
members in maintaining acceptable standards for the maintenance and
security of the house.
To report and where necessary deal immediately with malfunctioning equipment.
If you are interested in this role please get in touch!!
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.Location: Maesteg