Support worker

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To undertake duties under direction and guidance of Senior staff in accordance with agreed programmes of care and promoting independence.

To assist service users who need help getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and the toilet.

To help service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence; help in use and care of aids and personal equipment. Some clients you will work with may have some form of disability, such as Autism, Learning disabilty etc

To contribute to the efficient running of the home and the creation of an atmosphere conductive to the best interest of service users.

Assist service users with their personal care needs and help to provide health supervision and attention through direct care as needed.

To act as a link worker to identified Service users, as directed.

To ensure all day to day paperwork is completed in line with company and legal legislation.

To administer medication for which the home has taken responsibility and to maintain the necessary records.

Participate in the development daily timetables of activities for service users which will enhance their quality of life and encourage individual interests & hobbies.

Help to ensure that the preparation, cooking and serving of food meet the required standards.

Help to ensure that rooms and common spaces are properly cleaned and maintained and adequately heated.

Participate in staff meetings and in staff training and development activities.

Support the Registered Manager in their duties as the "responsible officer" for the home under the Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974 and the fire regulations, as directed.

Support the Registered Manager by maintaining such log books and records as required by the registering authority, CSCI, CQC or the managers of the establishment.

To identify own training needs, and attend training session allocated and to be on time.

To set tables, serve meals; feed service users who need help; prepare light meals and wash up; tidy and clear the dining room.

To read and write reports,

Take part in staff and service users' meetings and in training activities as directed (Only where you have been informed by the manager on duty at the establishment).

To comply with the establishment guidelines and policies at all times whilst working as an employee by Walton Out Care Services

To report to the registered manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a service user.

To encourage service users to remain as independent as possible.

To ensure that all Company policies and procedures are followed at all times. This include the policies and procedures of the Establishment that you are allocated to work and Walton Out Care Services.

Support the client or customers to participate in recreational activities.

Support clients or customers to integrate in their local community

Provide stimulating activities for client or service users.

Read and understand the individual care plan or assessment of needs.

Due to the nature of the post a valid DBS certificate is require and at least 2 references, one reference MUST be professional

Due to the current pandemic healthcare staff are required to complete weekly covid test ( Mandatory requirement)

To carry out any other tasks that may reasonably be assigned to you by Senior Staff, but not in breach any guidelines according to Walton Out Care Services.

Person Specification

Self-motivated

Organised

Flexible

Caring

Sensitive to the needs of others and to the sick

An active team player but also able to work on own initiative

Role include sleep in shifts at the client/s property ( paid hourly)