Support Worker in Slough

Job title:
Support Worker Job Type:
Full Time/ Part Time Company:
Cedar Hope Care Services Ltd Reporting into:
Registered Manager Location:
Reading,
Berkshire
and surrounding areas
Cedar Hope Care Services Ltd, part of ISWP Holding, is a
n
Ofsted and CQC regulated
16+ supported living service. Cedar Hope Care Services Ltd
has
a number of
provisions in the Reading area,
providing
a range of
support. We support clients who present a wide range of needs and challenges
.
Role description: This role is with Cedar Hope Care Services Ltd
,
supporting
young people and adults
in the community
and in
our registered service
s
. The
young
people
and adults
needs
vary
and can include
learning disabilities, autism
,
mental health
, challenging
behaviour
and other needs. The Role involves shift work patterns
which
are as follows: 8.00 am
-
2.00pm 8.00am - 3.00pm
. 8.00am - 8.00pm
. 2.00 pm
-
8.00pm 3.00pm - 8.00pm 8.00 pm
-
8.00am
- waking night 2.00pm - 11.00pm - sleep in 3.00pm - 11.00pm - sleep in
Duties will include: Assist
in carrying out individual programmes of care
Assist
with the day-to-day individual care needs of the service user, including personal and intimate care, personal hygiene
Assist
in providing constructive activities
taking into account
the
particular needs
of the person
To provide support to maximise the service user's independence
To ensure the maintenance of
high standards
of nutrition, health, safety,
cleanliness
and personal hygiene
To provide support and opportunities for the service user to develop contact with people outside the service
To dispense and record medication
To work in a way that treats everyone equally and fairly, whilst
promoting service user's rights and dignity at all times
.
To
assist
service users to plan holidays and support them if needed.
To support service users in conjunction with the local authority safeguarding policy.
To support service users in positive risk taking.
Person specification: Ability to travel effectively to
different locations
, driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred but not essential
Satisfactory clearance of an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB)
Proof of right to work in the UK
Ability to
demonstrate
awareness/ understanding of equal opportunities and other people's behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs
Good report writing
Good English language skills
Demonstrate professionalism
Ability to travel effectively to
different locations
, driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred but not essential
Flexibility- You must be willing to work evenings and weekends
Previous
experience in a similar role
These principal responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of duties, only a general guide to the post. In consultation with the post holder, the duties may change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the service. Note this post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (c.53) as it involves contact with children and vulnerable adults
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