Support Worker - Days/Nights available

Job Description

Reporting to: Delegated line managerDepartment: OperationsPurpose of the job To provide assistance with care, personal support, daily living tasks or activities to people we support within their own home, day centres, residential care settings & the wider community to support them attain their full potential, maximise options availableand encourage choice, participation and motivation.Key responsibilities To support People with their physical care, personal hygiene needs and daily life tasks & skills as required by their person centred plan (PCP), ensuring that their independence is preserved and developed as far as possible and affording appropriate levelsof privacy anddignity. To support & facilitate communication between the people we support and relatives, friends, professionals and other members of staff, in order to ensure the continuity of quality and safety in the provision ofsupport. To work within a person-centred approach so as to encourage the people we support to maintain maximum independence, taking into account their physical and emotional condition, as well as their current skills, personal choices & aspirations. To always carry out tasks with privacy and dignity of the person you are supporting at the heart of what is being done. It is essential that you follow the instruction and the wishes of the person you are supporting at all times. To report & record any incidents or events that may have an impact on PCP, liaising with the immediate supervisor (and/or any other relevant staff) as appropriate. To ensure that record-keeping is maintained and updated in an accurate, timely and confidential manner. To become familiar with any changes in the People we support condition or situation at the beginning of each shift, as well as any associated changes in the working environment or premises. To support with daily life skills, such as shopping & preparation of food and general housekeeping in accordance with the requirements of the service. To actively encourage and participate in any programmes (e.g. exercise) identified in a persons PCP by the relevanttherapist. Where required, to administer medication and/or delegated nursing care as directed by nurses, medical advisors and supervisors or line- manager. To comply with VCG and any local safeguarding & mental capacity act (MCA) policies and procedures. To work within the regulatory compliance requirements applicable at the respective service. To participate in supervision, staff meetings and training activities (including updates) as required, sometimes off-site and outside of normal hours. To be responsible for maintaining and improving own knowledge and skills through experience and training. This job description is intended to give you an indication of the main duties involved in the different VCG Support Worker roles, but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and duties will ultimately be determined by the specific requirementsof the respective service.Person specification Essential requirements Where driving is required, a full driving licence. To be able to work flexibly within rostered hours and be prepared to participate in an on-call rota if required by the respectiveservice. Prior experience of providing personal care would be advantageous but not essential. If working at a Support-at-Home (SAH) service, to be able to travel to cover work allocated on the rota and to use the services on-call system in accordance with the service guidance. To demonstrate a commitment to Valorum Care Groups ethos and values. To comply with Health and Safety laws which includes adherence Infection Prevention Control Measures as per policy and procedures at all times To comply with all policies, procedures and training applicable to infection, prevention and control. To comply with all mandatory training, whether in person or e-learning, which is identified as applicable to your role.To ensure that training is completed ahead of assigned deadlines. In the case of night workers, there is an expectation for you to attend face-to-face training during daily working hours, subject to reasonable notice.Key competencies & skills Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. To be able to work on own as well as part of a team. To be able to establish and maintain professional working relationships. Able to work under pressure and apply consistent approaches. To be able to work flexibly and creatively with People we support and theirfamilies. To be discreet and able to maintain confidentiality. To have good basic levels of reading & writing in English. To be able to maintain accurate records. Basic IT skills.