Day Support Worker (Driver Only)

Location: The Piers, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4DT
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: Full Time 42 Hours, day shift 8:00-20:00

What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

• Ensure that the people who use our service have any personal needs or requirements met, including personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living tasks.
• Support people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
• Complete daily administration including updating person centred support and care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
• Maintain professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Through own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, contribute to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards.

What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role

• Full driving licence
• Communication and personal interaction is a key feature of this role and may include supporting people who use challenging behaviour as a way to communicate their needs and frustrations, or who use alternative communication methods such as pictures and signing systems.
• Participation in and promotion of a team approach at all times, with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user.
• Contribute both verbally and in writing to service user reviews and support planning.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience of working in a related environment is desirable.
• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area or equivalent or higher recognised qualification. GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths. It is not anticipated that all new recruits will have the NVQ2 qualification but will commence the attainment process within six months of joining and will have a specific time period in which to qualify.

What we will give you in return

• Regular career conversations, full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology, and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
• Access to development opportunities and sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
• Leadership and management development, long service award and refer a friend bonuses.

Apply through our website.
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.