Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our team. As a Senior Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to the individuals in their home setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals and contribute to their overall well-being.
Duties:
- Deliver high quality care to Service Users and their families
- To provide the highest quality care to service users in their own homes in accordance with their support plan, in person-cantered approach.
- The range of tasks that the Support Worker may be required to undertake covers personal care, domestic/practical tasks, and enabling and support work:
- Social duties include preparing and cooking meals, essential cleaning, shopping, accompanying the service user into community
- Enabling and support may include such activities as supervising, monitoring and coaching to empower service users to be as independent as possible and have control over their own lives. Support Workers may also be required to escort or accompany service users to outings, appointments or other events.
- To be aware of the personal needs and requirements of your service users, communicating successfully, not only with your service user, their family, friends and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensure that all care is completed, CQC Fundamental Standards and all contractual and legislative requirements.
- Any other duties that may be necessary to comply with the demands of the CQC or other legislative bodies.
- Maintain appropriate records to meet the needs of the service, observing and promptly reporting back any changes or concerns in your service user’s circumstances or condition.
- Contribute to and work effectively as part of a team.
- Protect the confidentiality of service users
- Act promptly and appropriately to protect service users from neglect or abuse.
- At all times present a professional and caring image of Atman care and demonstrate behaviours reflective of Atman Care values.
- Any other duties as delegated by line managers.
Experience:
– Previous experience in senior care or a related field is preferred
– Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and guide other care workers
– Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
– Proficient in using basic IT tools for documentation purposes
– Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Requirements:
– Genuine passion for working with yound adults with mental health issues and providing compassionate care
– Knowledge of senior care practices and principles
– Ability to work effectively in a team environment
– Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays if required
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- UK visa sponsorship
Experience:
- Providing care: 1 year (preferred)
- Supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)