Support Worker,Community Health Job Ebbw Vale area,Wales UK,Healthcare

Position: Support Worker - Full Time Days

Team Leader, Domiciliary Manager & Senior on Duty

Job Location:

Ebbw Vale

Hours of Work:

Full Time Days

Special Considerations:

(This post is subject to DBS check and satisfactory references)

Closing Date:

N/A

interview Date:

N/A

Contract Type:

Permanent / full time

Objectives

To provide support to individuals in their home, to lead a valued and fulfilling life and to maximise the potential capacity of all individuals, physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

Job Description

Main Duties & Responsibilities

As a requirement within this role you will be expected to register with Social Care Wales Within 6 months of commencing employment. This includes maintaining your registration with CPD and upkeep of associated annual costs.
To act in accordance with standards set within the Social Care Wales Guidelines and requirements.
To act in professional manner at all times, All employees are considered representatives of Liberty Care and should reflect the high standards we strive to uphold.
To have appropriate qualification for your role as defined by the qualification framework for social care and regulated childcare (Wales), which is currently a QCF Level 2 or above or be willing to work towards this.
To support the personalised development of each individual you support, recognising talent, sensitivities and beliefs.
To respect the dignity, respect and individuality of everyone we support and provide them with choices where appropriate. All staff to work to uphold non-discriminatory practices.
To assist in the day-to-day running of their home and in all matters regarding the individuals’ daily lives.
To support in ensuring high standards of care and support are maintained, adhering to all requirements and applicable regulations such as the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) act 2014 and the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016.
To work as part of a staff team in a constructive and supportive manner, attend regular staff meetings / seminars, individual support and supervision meetings as necessary.
To work within a rota’d shift system inclusive of evening and weekend work (including public holidays.) To sleep-in when arranged at a predetermined payment.
To be ‘on-call’ & “Standby” by arrangement as per contract.
To undertake tasks as delegated by line manager.
To ensure the safety of the individuals at all times, reporting promptly any concerns about the health, safety or wellbeing of individuals.
To establish positive and trustworthy relationships with individuals and relatives while adhering to the Code of Professional Conduct and Duty of Candour.

Individual Support & Key Worker Responsibilities.

To support the personalised development of each individual, recognising talent, sensitivities and beliefs. (Already above)
To respect the dignity and individuality of each individual and provide the individuals with choices where appropriate. (Already above)
To ensure a high standard of personal care for each individual, including matters of physical well being and personal hygiene.
To initiate and support individuals to be involved in educational, occupational, recreational activities when appropriate.
To be flexible and to support using a wide variety of communication systems to ensure individuals needs, wishes and requests are upheld.
To be aware of the emotional needs and aspirations of each individual and provide opportunities for appropriate emotional expression.
To contribute to the overall cleaning of the individuals’ home and involve the individuals in these tasks as appropriate.
To write and keep updated individual individuals Care Plans and be actively be involved in the review process.
To follow consistently all agreed Care Plans, Risk Assessments and individual individual’s guidelines, reporting any progress or problems with these.
To report promptly any concerns about health, safety or wellbeing of individuals.
To assist individuals in maintaining good contact with family and friends.
To assist in ensuring all individuals are supported to go on an annual holiday in line with their wishes.
To act as key worker to individuals as agreed with the Manager.
To complete keyworker reviews/monthly…


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Support Worker, Community Health