Support Worker - Preston, United Kingdom - Deafway

Deafway

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Preston, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title - Support Worker Care) (Days/Nights/Full-Time/Part-Time)

Due to an increase in our establishment, we are hiring multiple applicants for this role.

Various Shifts Available.
Bank.
Full time/Part Time.
Day Shift.

What we offer:

Free British Sign Language Levels 1 and
Medicash.
Opportunity to undertake funded NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
Membership of a 24hr Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program.
Wellbeing days.
Enhanced salary for Bank Holidays.
Staff Incentive Scheme.
Heavily subsidized onsite restaurant.
Career progression.
Enhanced company pension scheme.
Eye Care vouchers.
High Street discounts.
Death in service benefits.
Free uniform provided.
Free onsite parking.
Minimum £12.50 per hour.

The attributes and skills you will require:

A good problem solver who can think creatively.
The ability to enjoy a challenge and maintain a positive mental attitude.
Be reliable and consistent.
Selfmotivated person.
A confident decision maker.

Outline Job Description:

Job Purpose:

To promote independence and deliver high quality personcentred support that will assist residents to lead an independent lifestyle as is compatible with their needs and aspirations.
To work with residents to provide support with personal care, physical, emotional, and social support and/or guidance in any aspect of their daily life.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring a safe environment and delivering an effective support service that responds to the needs of residents. To promote a positive image of the organization at all times.

General Duties:

To assist the Team Leader and Deputy Manager in the overall delivery of support services to residents and work under their direction and supervision. To work effectively as part of a team and support all colleagues as required.

Support Duties:

To work in a manner that will enable the development of positive relationships with residents and to enable the 'job purpose' to be met.
To directly aid with personal care in accordance with the residents' care plans.
To support daily living skill needs and support and encourage residents to carry out every day essential tasks such as laundry, cooking, etc.
To support residents in accessing local services and resources in the community to help develop their independence and provide a sense of achievement in all aspects of their lives.
To act as a Key Worker to designated residents and be actively involved in their care planning and team meetings.
To support the residents in the community with family visits and external activities.
To observe and report any potential problems and concerns relating to the welfare or wellbeing of residents, including safeguarding concerns.
To respond to any emergencies and support colleagues as required e.g medical emergencies, challenging behaviours. To undertake, as directed by the team managers, light domestic tasks and general housekeeping duties including supporting residents with bedroom cleaning.

Health & Safety:

To assist in promoting and maintaining own and others' health, safety and security as defined in the Health & Safety Policy. To provide and maintain a safe and secure environment for residents.

Equality and Diversity:

To support the equality, diversity and rights of all residents and colleagues.
To respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of residents and colleagues, behaving in a manner which is nonjudgmental.

About Deafway:

Deafway was established for the relief of people who are D/deaf.

Firstly for those resident in Lancashire and secondly those resident in the rest of the United Kingdom and elsewhere, in particular by assisting and supporting their equal access to and participation in all aspects of society.

'Working to achieve equal access and opportunity for people who are D/deaf'