Out And About Dorset LTD

Support Worker (Part-time) Job Title:
Support Worker
Your Role:
To support adults with learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities in a day care opportunity that provides respite to families. You will work under the direction of a manager.
The aim of the support worker is offer assistance so our adults can live a happy and independent life, whilst feeling valued and respected.
You are expected to support the company by:
<ul>
<li>Read, understand and sign acknowledgement that you will abide by all the policies and procedures the company holds.</li>
<li>Represent the company in a professional manner.</li>
<li>Recording any medication given.</li>
<li>Setting up the hall for our adults to access different activities.</li>
<li>Attending compulsory training. (Please see ‘requirements)</li>
<li>Driving the company vehicle. (Where applicable)</li>
<li>Reading risk assessments on any outings we may have.</li>
<li>Attending a 2 hour meeting every fortnight with the team to air any concerns, wishes, worries and ideas.</li>
<li>To contribute to the individual care planning process for people using the service by written and verbal communication</li>
<li>The post holder must have the ability to communicate effectively with other professionals, colleagues, service users and families/carers and have the ability to support individuals with their personal and intimate needs in a respectful and dignified manner.</li>
<li>All staff that support the adults that attend our day opportunities are an advocate for our adults. Staff MUST act in their best interest at all times.</li>
</ul>
You are expected to support our adults by:
<ul>
<li>Respecting their choices.</li>
<li>Joining in swimming or sporting activities with them.</li>
<li>Allowing our adults the opportunity to try new things but respecting them if they were to say no.</li>
<li>Assisting them with personal care.</li>
<li>Supporting them with task’s which promotes their independence e.g. making themselves a drink, paying for an item in a shop, cooking a meal, interacting with others.</li>
<li>Joining in activities where our adults may feel embarrassed or anxious to do themselves.</li>
<li>Reading their care plan and any behavior support plans or risk assessments they may have, this ensures the best care is delivered in a consistent way.</li>
<li>Supporting our adults with moving and assisting them from one place to another. Particularly those with limited mobility.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>All applicants will have a DBS form completed about them selves. The form has to be clear with no criminal history.</li>
<li>Applicants are required to successfully complete all/some of the following training during their probationary period. (Training that needs to be completed will be down to the discretions of the manager)</li>
<li>First aid</li>
<li>Medication</li>
<li>Moving and Assisting</li>
<li>Food Hygiene</li>
<li>Safeguarding vulnerable adults</li>
<li>Breakaway</li>
<li>All applicants must have at least two references.</li>
</ul>
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.30 per hour
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Casual dress</li>
<li>Company pension</li>
</ul>
Licence/Certification:
<ul>
<li>Driving License (preferred)</li>
</ul>
Work authorisation:
<ul>
<li>United Kingdom (required)</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person

Learning Disability Support Worker ( 20 hours 15 minutes Per week)

Learning Disability Support Worker ( 20 hours 15 minutes Per week)

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