Support Worker

Adult Social Care; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Support Worker to deliver care and support to adults according to personalized plans. The role includes assisting with personal care, documenting progress, and managing medications. The position offers initial temporary contracts with potential for extension or permanent placement based on performance. Experience with complex needs in relevant settings is preferred. This opportunity provides a chance to make a significant impact in individuals' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred in a learning disability, sensory, physical, or older people's setting.
• Focus on documenting progress towards identified goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care and support per personalised support plans.
• Maintain accurate records and complete necessary documentation.
• Support nutritional needs and manage medications.

Skills

Experience with adults with complex needs

Ability to document accurately

Education

Level 2 NVQ or QCF Level 3

Job description

Overview

I am currently representing Islington Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for a Support Worker. This role will be at Daylight, 14-16 Highbury Grove, London, Islington, N5 2EA.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will deliver care and support to people in accordance with their personalised support plans. This may include personal care tasks, domestic tasks and acquiring independent living skills.
• To carry out Support plans and provision of care and support.
• To provide support with medication as detailed in each person’s Support Plan and in accordance with NICE Guideline (NG67) and Services Medication Policy. The term ‘medicines support’ is defined as any support that enables a person to manage their medicines.
• To keep concise legible records and complete documentation which complies with organisational and professional standards.
• To provide support and assistance with nutritional needs and specific dietary requirements as detailed in each person’s Support Plan.
• To report any safeguarding concerns immediately, whether confirmed or suspected, to the Duty Manager in line with the Councils Safeguarding Policies & Procedures.

Requirements

• Level 2 NVQ or QCF Level 3
• Experience of working with adults with complex needs and behaviours that may challenge within a learning disability/Sensory/Physical or older people’s setting is preferred
• Ability to document and record all activity and observations relevantly and accurately, with a focus on progress towards the persons identified goals

How to discuss

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed).

Referral

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

Application notes

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

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