Support Worker - London, United Kingdom - Islington Council

Islington Council

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

We are seeking two Support Workers to join the team at New Park and be part of the Islington Provider Services Day Opportunities and Hubs.

The post holder will deliver care and support to people in accordance with their personalised support plans, this may include personal care tasks, domestic tasks and acquiring independents living skills, care and support given in an enabling way and the focus is on maximising independence.

The Support Worker will work closely with health and social care professionals who are involved in the care planning.

The post holder will exemplify best practice in the working with adults in strengths based and person -centred way, connecting people with informal community-based support wherever possible.

You and the other team members will work together alongside other key professionals involved in enabling people to be as independent as the possibly can.

New Park supports older people with complex physical disabilities and early onset of dementia to maximise independence; access community -based resources and will provide out of hours social activities and friendships for People, carers and families.

There is significant involvement in health needs e.g., Health MOTs with the Stroke Association.

The post holder will report directly to either the Team Leader/Assistant Manager.

Closing date:
Sunday 2nd July 2023 at 23:59

Interviews:
To be confirmed

To ensure that there is strengths-based approach demonstrated in the delivery of care and support as detailed in the persons Support Plan.

To carry out Support plans and provision of care and support.

To lead and support staff to provide activities and groups.

To key work a small case load of residents.

To report any safeguarding concerns immediately, whether confirmed or suspected, to the Duty Manger in line with the Councils Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.

To ensure that the Care Act 2014 is implemented in all aspects of their role.

To work with people using our services, Carers, families and other professionals to minimise and manage risk whilst enabling the service user to maintain their chosen lifestyle as far as possible.

To provide support with medication as detailed in each person's Support Plan and in accordance with NICW Guideline (NG67) and service Medication Policy.

The team medicines support defined as any support that enables a person to manage their medicines.

To provide support and assistance with nutritional needs and specific dietary requirements as detailed in each person's Support Plan.

Provide updates on a person's goals and plans to Team Leaders and Assistant Managers for feedback into Multi-disciplinary meetings.

To adhere to Islington Council's policy and procedures in handling of a person's personal property including money and keys and ensure all property record keeping is completed accurately.

To promptly feedback any progress or changes in a person's wellbeing, physical health or circumstances to the duty manger or emergency service.

To keep concise legible records and complete documentation which complies with organisational and professional standards.

To actively recognise the need to liaise with other service and health professionals to ensure best support is provided to meet the needs of the service users and their families.

To maintain excellent standards of infection control at all times adhering to universal precautions.

To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary and other meetings as required.

To ensure all work undertaken with people.

carers and others is recorded accurately and in timely manner, using information technology systems to carry out duties in the most efficient and effective manner.

To achieve agreed service outcomes and outputs, and personal appraisal targets ,as agreed by line manager.

To undertake training and constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars and other evets designed to improve communication and assist with the effective development of the post and post holder.

To carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the council's commitment to customer service excellence and ensure compliance with the customer care standards.

To committed to the Council's core values of the public service, quality, equality and empowerment and to demonstrate this commitment in the way duties are carried out.

To committed to the Council's Care values and ASC principles to demonstrate this commitment in the way duties are carried out.

At all times to carry out responsibilities/duties within the frame work of the Council's Dignity for all Policy (Equal Opportunities Policy).

Ensure legal, regulatory and policy compliance under GDPR, Health and Safety and in area of your specialism identifying opportunities and risks and escalating where appropriate.

To take responsibility of own learning and demonstrate willingness to develop new knowledge and skills required to improve the support to our service users.

To Undertake other dutie