Support Worker - Leeds, United Kingdom - Amethyst Care & Support Group Limited

Amethyst Care & Support Group Limited
Amethyst Care & Support Group Limited
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Leeds, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Amethyst Care & Support Group Limited is a community care provider whose mission is to provide care & support in environments which are safe, for those entrusted into our care to enable them to live as independently as possible in their own home, with support from highly committed individuals who embody the values and principles integral to the business.

Amethyst Care & Support are a CQC registered provider with a rating of Good in all areas.


Amethysts are both inclusive and reflective and have strong work ethics and commitment, ensuring that the people we support are at the heart of everything we do.

In addition, Amethyst prides itself in being a 'Green and Sustainable' provider by ensuring it reduces its environmental footprint with better use of technology.


Amethyst offers a wide range of benefits namely:

  • A competitive rate of pay,
  • Work Mobile Phone
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Paid DBS
  • Free training to enable you to carry out your role efficiently
  • Personal Development
  • Ongoing support, coaching and mentoring from the Senior Management Team


This is a fantastic opportunity for the right individuals to join an innovative team on their journey, where your feedback and views will be important in its growth and success.


Job description


As a Support Worker, you will be responsible to provide excellent day to day support that respects individuals preferences and choices, ensuring continuity of services to the Service Users and enabling them to participate in the life of the community as valued citizens wherever possible.


Amethyst Care & Support is an ambitious, inclusive and forward thinking organisation and you must be committed to developing and enhancing the services we provide.


The role requires flexibility and involves various working shifts including evenings and weekends, the role also means you may be asked to work across nearby services.


The role involves supporting everyone, to lead a life that is centred around enjoying freedom, enabling them to take as much control in their life as possible, and to exercise their rights, responsibilities, and obligations as citizens.

In addition, your duties and responsibilities will include the following:

= You will support people to achieve their personal outcomes in relation to managing their daily life. This could include support to use transport, keep their home clean, prepare meals, use community leisure facilities, visit family and friends, and attend college or work

= All of your actions will demonstrate respect for the rights of people you support, and for their decisions and choices. You will promote peoples individuality, where necessary advocating on their behalf.

= Some of your time may involve providing physical care, assistance or prompting in accordance with the individuals care plan, respecting their dignity and preferences. This could include supporting people to wash, dress, take medication or manage their continence

= Serve or support in the preparation of meals beverages, encouraging/assisting in the feeding of Service Users require additional attention at mealtimes

= Where people do not have capacity to make some decisions in their life, you will offer support, guidance and advice that is in their best interest. You will equally seek advice from management to ensure the right actions are undertaken and the Service Users choice is respected.

= Through person centred planning you will coach people to express their aspirations, develop new skills and to recognise and use their talents and equally achieve the desired outcomes.

= Assist Service Users with restricted mobility to mobilise within their own home

= Ensure work areas are kept tidy, pleasant and comfortable.

= Ensuring all relevant documentation are kept up to date and in line with the organisations Data Protection policy.

= Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particular moving and handling of loads, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety and the safety of Service Users, visitors and staff.

= Understand personal responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety at Work legislation, particularly in relation to moving and handling of Service Users and fire safety and evacuation procedures.

= Act courteously towards Service Users and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each Service User.

= Take reasonable care of items of equipment used to carry out tasks, including general cleanliness and advising on any faults or the need for maintenance o& replacement.

= Responsible for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment.

= To adhere to the organisations Policies and Procedures.

= Its important that you take steps to find out about each persons preferred method of communication, demonstrating active listening and always encouraging their communication, for example through words, pictures, signing or behaviour

= Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally
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