Support Worker

Support Worker

Key Responsibilities

• Empowerment & Independence: Assist service users in making informed life decisions, engaging in community and leisure activities, and fostering independence through daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and gardening.
• Health & Wellbeing: Support physical and emotional health needs, including administering medication (upon competency assessment) and assisting with health appointments.
• Safe & Respectful Care: Provide personal care respectfully and protect service users from abuse while maintaining confidentiality and following safeguarding protocols.
• Homely Environment: Create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment where service users can thrive.
• Collaboration & Communication: Build effective relationships with service users, families, and external agencies while maintaining clear documentation and reporting.
• Continuous Development: Participate in training, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development to ensure the best outcomes for service users.
  

About The Role

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• A caring, approachable, and professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Understanding of autism, safeguarding policies, and a person-centered approach.
  

Desirable Skills And Experience

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Full, clean driving license.
• Experience in implementing care plans and risk assessments.
  

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.
• The chance to positively impact the lives of others every day.
  

• Understanding of autism, safeguarding policies, and a person-centered approach
  

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Full, clean driving license