Support Worker - Female Only.
Purpose of Role
Key Responsibilities
Support clients to develop and maintain skills that enable them to manage their daily lives, becoming active and contributing to the community in which they live in accordance with the support plan and in conjunction with agreed therapy goals.
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with the client. This includes actively listening to the client s views, decisions and choices to enable full involvement and participation in actions or decisions that affect the client s day-to-day life.
To contribute to the development and implementation of client risk assessments, in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
To work in accordance with the service s infection control guidelines.
Support the client to lead a full life and develop/maintain relationships.
To always promote the client s independence and autonomy in line with the individual's agreed rehabilitation plan.
Accompany the client on activities or appointments and actively participate as required.
Support and contribute to the development of networks with other partners, such as employees, leisure and education services in the community, that contribute to the achievement of rehabilitation objectives.
To facilitate and support access to community and leisure activities and to actively encourage participation in a variety of leisure and sporting pursuits
As appropriate, assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the home and in maintaining a safe environment for the client and other family members. You will report any hazards, defects or deterioration in the condition of the working environment to the line manager as necessary.
To work as a member of a team, supporting the client and colleagues appropriately.
To always liaise in a professional manner with the client s family members, friends, advocates and other professionals in order to maximise rehabilitation potential.
To ensure personal care, food hygiene and medication needs of the client are met sensitively and with respect, in accordance with relevant guidelines.
To assist clients, budget their personal finances and maintain accurate records in accordance with relevant guidelines.
To support the client in the management of personal resources, including shopping and payment of utility bills when appropriate.
To complete written records/reports clearly and accurately in accordance with the guidelines provided to ensure client progress is monitored and relevant information included in client reviews.
To ensure confidentiality of information in respect of records maintained and tasks undertaken within the client s home. This includes maintaining strict confidentiality in relation to any personal information (including that of the Client s name, his/her family and other employees) that may become known to you in the course of your work or associated activities.
Ensure provision of transport for the client, using public transport or their own vehicle, in order that they may access the community as required.
OTHER DUTIES
Pay and hours
Up to £18.66 per hour, 39 hours per week. 2 days and 1 night - weekday and one weekend a month.
