Support Worker

No Sponsorships will be

offered

Support Workers for Ipswich

Supported Living - Females

GOR - Genuine Occupational

Requirement for this role is open to female applicants only due to privacy

needs in a woman's support service, as permitted under The Equality Act 2010,

Schedule 9, paragraph 1

13.00 Per Hour

Earning potential £32,000.00 Per year

Overtime Available

Our Mission Statement :

OUR MISSION is to make a positive

difference to people and their families by delivering personalised health and

social care that helps them achieve what they want out of life.

Our Values :

SAFE : We put the person at the

centre of all our work and listen and act on what they tell us. We will respect

and promote the human, legal, and civil rights of all the people we support,

our organisation, and wider society.

SOUND : We will provide high-quality

care and support that is safe, evidence-based, and outcome-focused. We will

work appreciatively, which is hopeful and encouraging, using positive and

strength-based approaches.

SUPPORTIVE : We will empower the

people we support in a manner that is progressive and enables them to exercise

choice and control. We will work with our partners to create pathways that

enable people to grow and achieve their goals.

Support Worker Role

We are

looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to work within a team,

delivering high-quality and person-centred care for two females with complex health and behavioural needs. This role requires hands-on support in all daily living aspects and a proactive approach. A UK full manual driver’s licence is essential as it involves driving a mobility car. Both ladies have active lifestyles, and one uses some communication aids. We are looking for Support Workers to support both ladies in developing friendships while maintaining family and existing

friendships. Supporting both ladies to go out on activities within the community, be creative and innovative with new ideas. Both ladies will be coming from their parental homes, support to maintain thier family connections whilst also making new friendships.

Job Purpose

Follow the individual support

plans and risk assessments and ensure that changes to individual needs are

escalated to the Team Leader / Manager.

• To support the person(s) in living the life they want to lead, making decisions, having as many choices about their lives as possible, and being supported to take appropriate risks.
• To make each day the best it can be. - to

maintain their existing skills and develop new ones.

include appointments, religious and cultural activities, and work

and leisure activities.

cooking, shopping, and ensuring a clean home according to individual choices.

informed decisions about their health and administer prescribed medication

e.g. washing, bathing, shaving, going to the toilet) when required

their ambitions as set out in their support plans.

management of finances.

involvement in support plans and ensure these reflect the people we support.

ensuring that their experiences and quality of life are regularly reviewed.

handovers ensuring that you contribute key information related to the people we

support, is shared.

incidents, and near-miss events are recorded and escalated to the team

leader / manager

tasks or duties according to your support worker responsibilities and within

your scope of competence.

absolute priority. Ensure that you report concerns, poor practices, or

suspected abuse always.

the people we always support.

service ensuring as a support worker you always maintain professionalism and

integrity

the service, you refrain from befriending service users on social network sites.

are paid to always support with dignity and respect

interest of any person who may lack capacity.

procedure for, reporting any safeguarding concerns or      incidents.

all mandatory training is up to date

required

ensuring that key information is always communicated to your colleagues

and welfare of the people you support and your colleagues.

effective and open communication for the benefit of the people we support

carrier if you are qualified to do so.

required by the person(s) that you are paid to support or manage and that are

appropriate to your grade.

organisation’s policies and procedures.

people are supported in a wide range of activities including bank holidays,

weekends, and evenings

of the people we always support

ensure staff always have access to effective leadership.

as required.

Refer a friend scheme

Long service award

This job description may be subject to review

and change in consultation with the post holder. This is not an exhaustive list

of duties, and you may be required to undertake any tasks relevant to your role

and level of skills and competency