Support Worker, Community Health

Overview

Support Worker responsible for person-centred care and assisting clients to live as independently as possible in line with their skills and abilities. The role includes preparing and reviewing person-centred support plans, providing personal care when required, and maintaining clear and accurate records in partnership with clients.

• Prepare person-centred support plans that reflect clients' views and aspirations, review and amend them as necessary, and consider changing needs and wishes.
• Support clients to fulfil their aspirations and live as independently as possible, including accompanying them on social visits and events, supporting interests and hobbies, promoting choice, arranging activities and outings, and developing skills and knowledge.
• Communicate openly and transparently with clients and team members, act with integrity, and follow through on commitments.
• Provide personal care to clients where required in a way that respects choices and dignity (this may include assistance with washing and toileting).
• Keep accurate records, including daily notes, with full client involvement.
• Provide an appropriate level of care and support in accordance with the client care plan, including personal care.

• Understanding of the importance of maintaining accurate written and numerical records.
• Able to undertake a wide range of personal care and domestic duties (specific to each service).
• Able to carry out the physical requirements of the role (e.g., climbing stairs, using hoists, pushing wheelchairs, moving people, night work).
• Adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act where criteria cannot be met due to a disability.
• Understand or be willing to learn how to use computer packages (such as Word, Outlook and the Internet) and undertake relevant training and qualification in care if required.
• Able to work cooperatively as a team member and liaise effectively with carers, families, inspectors and other external stakeholders.
• UK Driving licence is essential; sleep-ins are required in some cases.
• There is a requirement to drive client vehicles (manual and automatic driving).

St Anne's Community Services is a large charity in the North of England, focused on person-centred, respectful, open, understanding and dedicated care. The organisation supports nearly 2,000 vulnerable adults in specialist residential, supported living and outreach services to help them live their best possible life.

• Rising from 20 to 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
• Cycle To Work scheme
• Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
• Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Discounted income protection scheme
• Free car parking at most services
• Free life assurance cover