Role: Support Worker
Location: West Sussex. BN15

Salary / Rate of pay: £11.75 to £12.20 per hour

Support Worker with experience working with adults with both learning disabilities & Epilepsy

A permanent & full time role

Full time support worker experience with Autism and LD preferred. Experience with epilepsy would prove advantageous

The rota will include working alternate weekends ( both days) and long/short says being flexible to support the needs of the people we support.

5 days in 7. 42 to 48 hours per week

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a popular business within the healthcare industry and we have a fantastic opportunity for a full time Support Worker role to join their team.

To provide the best possible support to people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism and/or Acquired Brain Injury in order for them to reach their full potential. To promote a person centered approach to support planning, monitoring and reviewing of their needs and wishes. To be part of an effective service working within the requirements and expectations of both supported living regulations, contractual responsibilities, Health & Safety law and various Bodies such as CQC & Local Authority in order to help individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

To provide all general care and support for individuals i.e. to undertake any tasks which the individual requires assistance with based on the individual requirements and needs which have been assessed and confirmed in their Support Plan.

To support customers with personal care as appropriate, their medication needs and access to relevant health care.

To support customers to attend meaningful daytime occupation and leisure activities etc, and any other appointments, meetings etc, as required, and to encourage access to community facilities where appropriate.

To support customers to maintain and develop a variety of relationships (i.e. families, friends and professionals).

To ensure that all documentation within the customers’ home is accurately updated i.e. Daily Notes etc.

To support customers to make decisions and be accountable with best interest decisions.

To ensure that customers are provided with high standard of support that promotes positive behaviour and positive well-being.

To maintain good working relationships within the team and with any other relevant people.

To work shifts, which may include sleeping in and waking night duties, weekends and Bank Holidays using a rota system based on the needs of the people using the service.

To comply with policies and procedures and ensuring the well-being of the people who use the service.

To maintain confidentiality in respect of people who use the service, records, staff, the organisation and third-party information.

To attend and successfully complete training sessions (including induction) as agreed and any staff meetings as necessary.

To act as a keyworker, if required, for customers.

To identify maintenance and security issues and report to Head Office.

To undertake domestic chores around the property to ensure the service is maintained to a good decorative and hygienically clean standard.

To ensure that the service is always delivered with respect and a commitment to equal opportunities both for customers and staff.

To meet Health and Safety requirements of the Company and the Law.

To fully comply with all protocols and policies in order to fully promote the health and safety of yourself, your colleagues and the customers.

To undertake any other duties as may be necessary, consistent with the objectives of the post, as required by the Service Manager.

To comply with company policy and procedure and be an ambassador for the company.

To maintain a strong commitment to achieving and providing the best possible support for the customers we serve.

Values the rights of people with a disability

Understands the needs of people with Learning Disabilities etc.Undertake necessary training in order to continuously develop positive practice.

Able to work well as a team member.

Able to support the customer to reach their full potential and ability.

To be competent in basic mathematics and written skills.

Able to support customers with domestic duties (including cooking and cleaning etc).

Able to assist with personal care, if required.

Committed to equal opportunities and shows value and respect for everyone.

Willing to learn and undertake training.

Be able to take responsibility for the customer’s well-being and personal safety when accessing community facilities and activities.

Demonstrate a high level of resilience – this role requires due vigilance and application of initiative.

Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you!

Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss this Support Worker based in West Sussex.

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Consultant: Lisa

Job Role: Support Worker

Location: West Sussex

Job Number: 930685 / INDCOM

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.