Detailed Information about Job Ref No.Dover SW


Sector Learning Disabilities
Title Support Worker
Description You will be working in a 10 bedded home for young adults with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour. Please see below for a

This job is an ongoing temporary position, which may result in permanent employment within the organisation. All vacancies are subject to a 3 year reference check and a full enhanced CRB check. Please contact 01622 765365 for further details.


OBJECTIVES

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.


MAIN TASKS

„X To support the personalised development of each resident, recognising talent, sensitivities and beliefs.

„X To respect the dignity and individuality of each resident and provide the residents with choices where appropriate.

„X To ensure a high standard of personal care for each resident, including matters of physical well-being and personal hygiene.

„X To be aware of the emotional needs and aspirations of each resident and provide opportunities for appropriate emotional expression.

„X To initiate daytime activities, including training and therapy, in conjunction with daily programmes.

„X To work on a rostered shift system, inclusive of evening and weekend work.

„X To sleep-in when arranged at a predetermined payment.

„X To attend staff meetings / seminars, individual support and supervision meetings with the Home Manager.

„X To ensure the safety of the residents at all times, reporting promptly any concerns about the health and safety or wellbeing of residents.

KEY WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES

„X To improve the quality of life of the resident by ensuring satisfaction of his / her needs.

„X To enable the residents to keep moving towards agreed goals.

„X To write and keep updated the residents¡¦ Care Plans, individual programmes and timetable of activities.

„X To follow consistently all agreed Care Plans, Risk Assessments and individual resident guidelines, reporting any progress or problems with these.

„X To assist the resident to keep contact with family and friends.

„X To support the residents in going on an annual holiday.

„X To compile written reports on the resident¡¦s development.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

„X To contribute to the overall cleaning of the home and involving the residents in these tasks as appropriate.

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

„X To have a working knowledge of all Policies, Procedures and guidelines within the organisation.

„X To undertake courses and pursue own professional development and training. The company proactively 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 the service needs.
Location Dover
Hours per week 40
Duration Full time
Salary £ 0
Pay type hour
From date 17-07-2008
Expire date 17-09-2008


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