Support Worker - Senior

Description

Job Title:

Senior Support Worker (LD/MH) Report to:
Team Leader / Assistant manager

Hours:

Fulltime to include bank holidays and weekends Accountable to:
Registered Manager To lead a group of staff at Seeconnell Private Village to support people who have learning disabilities and challenging behaviours to lead purposeful lives and to develop their skills and self-confidence, so that they can contribute to society and make a difference as individuals. This post holder will work as part of the care team providing a high quality of care to the service users in Seeconnell Private Village, ensuring person-centred and holistic practice is maintained, using the following guideline;

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Care: 1. To provide care for residents as required while supporting optimal independence. 2. To review and re assess the resident's needs as required and communicate changes effectively to all appropriate personnel.
3. Document clearly and accurately in the residents care plans.
4. Facilitate and support residents in decision making. Promote choice and involvement.
5. Consistently apply non-aversive strategies developed in response to challenging behaviours, and contribute to the review and development of any new strategies.
6. Ensure all resident's medical needs are met in partnership with them and records completed accurately.
7. Following training and assessment order, process and administer medication in accordance with Company policies and procedures, 8. Demonstrate understanding of what to do in the case of a medical emergency, 9. Ensure that Clients' personal property and clothing is maintained to a high standard, and report any requirements to the Registered Manager. 10. Be aware of and understand all aspects of potential abuse ensuring that the resident's safety and well being is upheld at all times.

11. Maintain a professional and appropriate care worker / resident relationship at all times. 12. Encourage and enable Residents to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, as may be required, to meet the needs of the service. Management and supervision of staff: 1.

To allocate staff appropriately to each section of Seeconnell Private Village for the duration of the shift taking into consideration resident / staff ratio's and appropriate training.
2. Compile and review the off duty to ensure safe staffing allocated and that it remains within the agreed allocation for the home.
3. Direct support workers and other staff in their duties, ensuring that all required tasks are completed to the agreed standard.
4. Supervise care staff throughout the shift monitoring care delivered. Give effective feedback to staff as required.
5. Ensure that the care provided demonstrates a full understanding of learning disabilities and is in accordance with the agreed care plan.
6. Liaise with other agencies/professionals as necessary in partnership with the Registered Manager, documenting all conversations and agreed outcomes.
7. Maintain accurate and factual file notes for staff as required and forward to the Registered Manager.
8. Regularly provide supervision for support worker and all other staff.
9. Ensure Staff Members perform their role to the highest possible standard, and implement the CPC Limited Discipline & Dismissal policies and procedures as directed by Registered Manager. 10. Manage Staff Members' attendance, annual leave and absences in line with the Company's policies and procedures 11. Escalate appropriately any staffing difficulties to the Registered Manager 12. Participate in the homes Supervision & Appraisal processes.

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