Community Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Amethyst Care & Support Group Limited Full time

Community Support Worker (Mental Health) Rotherham (Drivers with access to own vehicle essential)


Amethyst Care & Support Group Limited is an ambitious, inclusive, and forward-thinking organisation and you must be committed to developing and enhancing the services we provide.


Were looking to recruit experienced support workers and those looking to expand their experience and who can demonstrate a passion to make a difference, every day, to our service users, who are diagnosed with a mental health need.


We are a CQC registered care and support provider, supporting people of all ages. Were a passionate and ever evolving provider, delivering excellent care & support to vulnerable people who wish to remain in their own homes in their local communities.


We have a diverse workforce who are focused on delivering excellent standards of care and support to our service user.

We provide to various supports provisions including supported living, community-based, domiciliary, day services etc.


We work 24/7, however for this role you will work on a two week-rota basis, to include some evening and alternate weekends.

You will be required to use your own vehicle for work purposes to include taking people to appointments and to other places of their choice (mileage will be paid).


Key responsibilities

  • Support and encouragement to Service Users with their personal care ensuring optimum independence, dignity, and respect of individuals where applicable.
  • Support and encouragement with the preparation of meals beverages, encouraging and assisting, promoting independence.
  • Ensure cleanliness is always promoted and encouraged whilst supporting individuals within peoples own homes.
  • Ensuring all relevant documentation are kept up to date and in line with the organisations Data Protection policy. This includes care plans, communication logbooks etc.
  • Understand personal responsibilities about Health and Safety at Work legislation, particularly in relation to moving and handling of Service Users and fire safety and evacuation procedures.
  • Act courteously towards Service Users and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each Service User.
  • Take reasonable care of items of equipment supplied by the service...
  • To attend Staff meetings and training sessions as required.
  • To adhere to the organisations Policies and Procedures.
  • All of your actions will demonstrate respect for the rights of people you support, and for their decisions and choices. You will promote peoples individuality, where necessary advocating on their behalf.
  • Some of your time may involve encouraging physical care prompting in accordance with the individuals care plan, respecting their dignity and preferences. This could include supporting and encouraging people to wash, dress, take medication or manage their continence.
  • You will support people to achieve their personal outcomes in relation to managing their daily life. This could include support to use transport, keep their home clean, prepare meals, use community leisure facilities, visit family and friends, and attend college or work.
  • Its important that you take steps to find out about each persons preferred method of communication, demonstrating active listening and always encouraging their communication, for example through words, pictures, signing or behaviour.
  • Where people do not have capacity to make some decisions in their life, you will offer support, guidance and advice that is in their best interest. You will equally seek advice from management to ensure the right actions are undertaken and the Service Users choice is respected.
  • Through person centred planning you will coach people to express their aspirations, develop new skills and to recognise and use their talents.
  • Take appropriate and immediate action to:
  • ensure all Service Users are safeguarded from abuse and to
- report any instances of alleged abuse which you witness or become aware of.

  • Work in a way that promotes trust and builds rapport with each individual, their family and significant others.
  • Keep good records, communicate effectively and share information as appropriate whilst maintaining confidentiality and data protection requirements.
  • Be an effective team member, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness, and cooperate with colleagues and other people in the best interest of people you support.
  • Demonstrate through your actions that you understand and work within the values of the organisation, to include respecting diversity and actively challenging discrimination.
  • Dress and behave appropriately for the support role you are undertaking.
  • To take appropriate actions following recommendations from inspections and other internal audit processes
  • To ensure service provision to agreed KPIs.
  • To deputies for the line manager as required.
  • To undertake any other duties as requested.

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