Senior Support Worker

Job Description

Senior Support Worker£21,000 additional hours - £9.01 after 160 hoursSleep Rate - £71.28Wincham JOB PURPOSE:To work as a senior member of the team in the provision of care and support services for people with Autism, Learning Disabilities and/or behaviours that may challenge; which aims to maximise the potential of individuals in line with ordinary life principles.May be required to take charge of the home/service in absence of the Registered Manager and/or Service Manager and to undertake on-call duties.SKILLS / ABILITIES:Required:

• Proven ability to work on own initiative and work as part of a team
• Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to people with learning disabilities and Autism
• A commitment to a service which provides support to vulnerable individuals, and which is respectful and according to the individuals wishes
• Good communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to communicate effectively with Service Users, colleagues, family members, Managers and other persons with a legitimate interest in the project
• Commitment to training and development
• Car driver, willing to use own car as required (required business insurance pre induction shifts) and ability to drive minibus where applicable
• On call duties

Desired:

• Flexible and innovative approach to working
• Knowledge of care planning systems
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to the aims & objectives of the service and company as a whole
• Self-motivation and flexibility
• Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities
• A commitment to undertake training and development as required
• Honesty, reliability and trustworthiness
• Commitment to Equality & Diversity as part of your role

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESCare:

• Assist the Managers in the implementation of the philosophies and policies of the organisation.
• Assist the Managers in ensuring that each service user has their needs met through effective assessment and care planning
• Review and monitor care plans/ contribute to review reports as directed
• Support and participate in Service Users social, life-long learning plans and recreational activities in line with care plans, trips out and holidays.
• Act as a Key worker to specified individual Service Users, taking on responsibility for specified areas of care and support.
• This includes ensuring all medical needs are met and supporting the Service User to advocate his/her own needs and wishes.
• Facilitate and support Service Users in decision making. Promote choice and involvement. Utilise service users own Communication method, i.e. PECS
• Ensure all Staff Members work in a way that demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the rights of people with learning disabilities.
• Consistently apply non-aversive strategies developed in response to challenging behaviours, and contribute to the review and development of any such strategies.
• Encourage and enable Service Users to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene.
• Liaise with other agencies/professionals as necessary in conjunction with Managers.
• Record information about Service Users and ensure communication with Staff Members.
• Once trained, administer medication in accordance with Company policies and procedures, and ensure that medical emergencies are dealt with appropriately.
• Adhere to the Companys medication policy at all times.
• Ensure that Service Users personal property and clothing is maintained to a high standard and report any requirements to the Managers.
• Promote good practice in the team in accordance with ordinary life principles, and in line with all Company policies and procedures.
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Service Users personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Service Users.

Communication:

• Participate in Staff and Service User meetings as and when required.
• Maintain appropriate records as directed

Human Resources (HR):

• Direct Staff Members in their duties in the absence of the Managers, ensuring that all required tasks are completed.
• Delegate tasks to Support Workers and monitor their effective implementation in conjunction with the Managers.

Training and Development:

• Assist the Managers the induction of new Staff Members and the provision of in-house training, as delegated to do so.
• Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.

Health & Safety:

• Report immediately to the Managers, any illness of an infectiousnature or accident incurred by a Service User, colleague, self or another.

• Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the companys Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Follow and undertake risk assessments
• Report to the Managers and the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
• Promote safe working practice within the organisation.

General:

• Assist in maintaining financial records in line with Company policies and procedures.
• Assist the Managers in reviews of service delivery standards, and in developing best policy and practice that meets Service Users needs.
• Undertake monthly quality audit on specific services
• Carry out administrative tasks as and when required.
• Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the organisation.
• Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties as stated in the confidentiality policy and Data protection policy.
• Notify the Managers as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty.
• Undertake on-call duties as directed
• Ensure the security of the organisation is maintained at all times.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

Keyskills :
AutismCare PlansLearning DisabilitiesCare PlanningSupport Workers