Care Support Worker

This is a physically active and demanding Support Worker role.

The successful applicant must be physically capable of safely carrying out the essential duties of the position and maintaining an active level of support throughout their shift.

The role regularly involves:

• Walking for extended periods and being on your feet for significant parts of the shift.
• Accompanying Service Users on regular community outings and activities.
• Travelling with Service Users on public transport.
• Supporting Service Users with shopping and other activities of daily living.
• Participating in activities and encouraging Service Users to maintain an active lifestyle.
• Carrying out household and practical tasks associated with supporting Service Users in their home.
• Being able to respond promptly and appropriately when a Service User requires assistance or in an emergency.
• Remaining active and engaged throughout the working day rather than providing sedentary supervision.

Applicants should consider whether they are able to comfortably and safely meet these physical requirements before applying.

This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys being active, walking, getting out into the community and encouraging others to participate in activities.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, provided the essential requirements of the role can be carried out safely.

Knowledge, Safety & Professional Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be expected to understand and follow all relevant organisational policies, procedures and safe working practices. Training will be provided where appropriate.

The Support Worker will be expected to:

Have a good understanding of Health and Safety and take reasonable steps to maintain a safe environment for Service Users, colleagues and visitors.

Understand and follow individual risk assessments, support plans and agreed risk-management measures.

Have an awareness of safeguarding adults and understand their responsibility to recognise, record and report concerns, including allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation or unsafe practice.

Understand the importance of duty of care while also supporting an individual's right to make choices and take positive, informed risks.

Have an awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including the importance of assuming capacity, supporting individuals to make their own decisions and acting in a person's best interests where legally appropriate.

Understand the principles of person-centred care and support, promoting independence, dignity, privacy, choice and control.

Follow appropriate infection prevention and control procedures, including good hygiene practices and the correct use of PPE where required.

Understand basic fire safety and emergency procedures, including evacuation procedures and what action to take in an emergency.

Report accidents, incidents, near misses, hazards and safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately in accordance with organisational procedures.

Maintain accurate, factual and contemporaneous records, including daily notes, incident reports and other required documentation.

Understand the importance of confidentiality, data protection and GDPR, ensuring Service Users' personal information is handled appropriately.

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with Service Users, relatives, colleagues and other professionals.

Follow the organisation's medication policy and only provide medication support where appropriately trained, assessed as competent and authorised to do so.

Understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion and treat every individual with dignity and respect.

Work in accordance with agreed lone-working procedures where applicable.

Attend mandatory training and refresher training and take responsibility for maintaining the knowledge and competencies required for the role.

Immediately report any situation where they believe a Service User, colleague or member of the public may be at risk.

Pay: £25,420.00-£28,420.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking

Work Location: In person