Relief Support Worker

Job Description

InformationThe people who use our services tell us weve changed their lives. Our employees tell us theyre supported, enthusiastic and have opportunities to develop meaningful careers. Were looking for someone great to join ourteam. Our staff have come from all walks of life; some have a faith and some dont. We dont want you to be a cog in a wheel. We want you to bring your skills and experience either from the care sector or gained elsewherewe know they are transferrable. Yourjourney wont stop there though as, using the strengths of a large diverse organisation, well support you to develop new skills and qualifications and give you the opportunities to put them into practice.Were all about the people we support. We want them to achieve the highest quality of life they can and youll be more important in that than you know. Youll need to be able to discern the person behind the behaviour and be able to develop strong supportiverelationships with colleaguesTheres space to be creative and find ways to help the people who use our services achieve their goals so when you see a problem youll need to have the heart to fix it. Main Function The general task required of Support Worker shall be as follows, but variance in emphasis may occur in particular establishments.To work within a multi disciplinary team to meet the needs of the service user. Main Duties SERVICE DELIVERY1. To implement and uphold CrossReachs aims, objectives, policies and procedures.2. To be able to work without direct supervision in the delivery of support services to service users.3. To provide personal support and care to service users in a flexible way which meets their needs over a twenty four hour period.4. To undertake sleepover duties as required to meet individual service users needs.5. To undertake autonomously the role of key working to service users.6. As a sole worker carry out relevant risk assessments in relation to service users use of appliances and the security of the building.7. Assist service users in their responsibilities with the maintenance of the safety of the dwelling.8. Assist service users with their responsibilities for arranging minor repairs to and servicing of own domestic equipment and appliances.9. Providing life skills training to service users to assist them in their responsibilities in maintaining the dwelling and curtilage in appropriate condition.10. To participate in individual service users reviews and in the formulation of relevant support plans, reflecting the outcome of these reviews.11. To work autonomously in drawing up and implementing service users support plans in order that maximum outcomes are achieved.12. To support and promote the independence of service users with life tasks, such as domestic, hygiene and nutrition.13. To support service users in the pursuit of work, leisure, education and employment opportunities.14. To use initiative to assess situations and make appropriate decisions to support service users.15. To ensure service users receive their maximum financial entitlement and that appropriate financial advice is made available.16. Advise or assist the service user with personal budgeting and debt counselling.17. Advise or assist the service user in dealing with benefit claims and other official correspondence.18. To be directly responsible for assessing the changing needs of service users.19. Without direct supervision, be responsible for maintaining accurate records as required by CrossReachs Policies & Procedures.20. To liaise with relatives and friends of service users, where appropriate.21. To make efficient use of the Services range of resources.22. To undertake without direct supervision all aspects of risk management.23. To use initiative to ensure that all emergency systems are fully operational and to respond to any emergencies.24. Without direct supervision, provide support and care which:-24.1 promotes equality for all individual service users24.2 promotes service users choice24.3 promotes social inclusion for service users24.4 promotes the protection of individuals from all forms of abuse24.5 promotes sound management of aggressive and abusive behaviour24.6 promotes communication with service users where there are communication difficulties24.7 supports service users when they are distressed24.8 enables service users to make use of available services and information24.9 contributes to the health, safety and security of individuals and their environment24.10 promotes the well being of all service users within a professional Christian framework in a sensitive caring manner affording them dignity and respect.QUALITY ASSURANCE1. To participate in evaluations of the Service provision, ensuring that the highest standards of care are implemented and achieved.2. To share responsibility for the quality of care, having particular regard to:-2.1 values of confidentiality, integrity and impartiality which govern the discharge of duties and responsibilities of members of staff2.2 the worth, rights and responsibilities of the individual2.3 the promotion of independent choice2.4 the protection of people who cannot protect themselves2.5 the promotion of equality of opportunity2.6 maintaining and improving practice standards2.7 supporting other staff, volunteers and befrienders2.8 the achieving of objectives2.9 responding to service users comments and opinionsPLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT1. To contribute appropriately in determining the Services future aims and objectives.2. To assist in the evaluation of the Services performance in line with CrossReachs Quality Standards.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT1. To be aware of current developments in the social care field.2. To attend appropriate meetings, training courses and seminars.3. To maintain a personal development portfolio.LIAISONTo maintain close working relationships with all relevant professionals involved in the care of service users.GENERALThe post holder will be expected to undertake other relevant and reasonable duties as required by senior management.Have respect for all aspects of Christian worship.Facilitate service users to attend Christian worship (or worship of choice). Qualifications Ideally, the post holder will possess an SVQ Level 3 qualification. PersonalAs we do our work in Christ