Our Client runs Residential Care Homes for Learning Disabilities in the South East. There philosophy of care is based on the principle of “supporting independence“by helping clients achieve their full potential whatever their level of ability.

Our Client is looking for a Senior Support Worker with a minimum of 1 years current knowledge as a Senior Support Worker in a Learning Disabilities Home or similar environment.

Essential Qualification: NVQ3
20 Days Holiday
Full Time: 37.5 Hours

SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER GRADE I

Reporting to: Home Manager and Regional Operations Manager

OBJECTIVES

To lead and support the team in the running of the home. To enable the residents to lead a valued and fulfilling life and to maximise the potential capacity of all residents, physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

METHOD

To work in accordance with my clients philosophy of care and its Policies and Procedures.

MAIN TASKS

- To assist in the day-to-day running of the house and in all matters regarding the residents’ daily lives.

- To carry responsibility for the service, ensuring that high standards of care and support are maintained as a senior employee, adhering to all requirements and regulations within the Care Standards act 2000.

- To work as a part of a staff team in a constructive and supportive manner and attend regular staff meetings.

- To supervise the work of support workers and bank staff, ensuring that all duties are carried out in such a way as to maintain high care and support standards at all times.

- To discuss issues arising from the above with the Deputy and Home Manager as necessary.

- To work within a flexible rota system adapted to meet the need of individuals living in the home.

MANAGEMENT OF STAFF

- To hold formal supervision with support workers, after completing the relevant internal supervision course.

- To be ‘on-call’ by arrangement.

- To carry out any other duties reasonably expected of you by your Manager or the company.

MANAGEMENT OF RESIDENTS

- To advise, guide, support and assist residents on all matters relating to their welfare and health and safety in conjunction with other staff, professional health care staff and agencies.

- To function as a key worker within the team taking particular responsibility for an individual, ensuring Reviews, Care Plans and Risk Assessments are carried out effectively and efficiently.

- To assist in ensuring all staff are aware of and are working towards meeting agreed packages of care for all individual residents.

- To support residents in making choices in such a way as to ensure that they have a healthy, culturally appropriate and nutritious diet and to assist them with food preparation.

- To help residents to attain and maintain good standards of hygiene and personal care, providing assistance as appropriate.

- To maintain a positive approach to supporting a valued lifestyle, the individuality and autonomy of residents, contributing to the on-going assessment, planning and implementation of behavioural guidelines and skills learning programmes.

- To assist in ensuring all residents are supported to go on an annual holiday.

MANAGEMENT OF THE HOME

- To contribute to the overall cleaning of the home and involve the residents in these tasks as appropriate.

- To organise and administer medication in line with all Policies and Procedures and to maintain all associated records.

- To be vigilant to the health and safety of residents, visitors, colleagues and others.

- To accurately maintain all records as required by the Home Manager.

- To have a working knowledge of all Policies, Procedures and guidelines within the company.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

- To undertake courses and pursue own professional development and training. The company pro-actively encourages staff to improve their skills as appropriate.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, but a guideline to indicate the main areas of responsibilities and is subject to periodical review to meet operations needs.

We endeavour to reply to all applications; however, due to the high amount of on-line applications received if you haven’t heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Dune Office Recruitment Ltd.

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