Full Time Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Morpeth, Northumberland, United Kingdom Coquet Trust Full time

Support workers must provide the highest standard of support at all times, meeting the needs of people we support as recorded in their care plan.- As a Support Worker you would have a varied role, supporting individuals with a range of disabilities.


You would be responsible for:

  • Encouraging independence
  • Supporting people to participate in hobbies, activities and the community
  • Supporting people to manage their health needs and liaising with health professionals.
  • Supporting people to manage their own homes.
  • Developing the life skills of the people we support
  • Assisting with personal finances
  • Support with personal hygiene
  • Supporting with medication
  • Providing advice and problem solving when required.

Main duties and key responsibilities:

  • Provide the highest standard of support at all times, meeting the support needs of people as recorded in a person's support plan.
  • Working as part of a team, you will contribute towards having a positive impact on the lives of the people we support by helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations and enable them to lead a happy and fulfilling life.
  • Promote a positive working culture within the team by being supportive and working in partnership with you colleagues to deliver the best care possible to the people we support.
  • You will help develop and maintain independent living skills to the people we support.
  • These include:
Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting people in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their personcentred support plans.
  • To demonstrate a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults and to recognise and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse or neglect in line with Coquet Trust's Safeguarding Adults policy.
  • To ensure that support plans reflect the changing needs and wishes of the people we support by contributing to regular monitoring and review.
  • To encourage and enable the people we support to become active members of both their local and wider communities.
  • To support people to develop or maintain good family relationships and a range of friendships.
  • Promote positive Risk Taking, Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support.
  • To support people in all aspects of their daily living, for example, going shopping, cooking, keeping their home clean and tidy, budgeting and paying bills.
  • To deliver personal care (if required) with dignity and respect.
  • To support people to stay healthy and safe, following guidance from health professionals where health support is required.
  • To accurately complete documentation, including people we support records.
  • To communicate effectively with colleagues, family members and professionals, verbally and in writing.
  • To raise any concerns about practice or the people we support in a timely manner.
  • To ensure required financial checks are completed.
  • To assist people towards volunteering and paid employment.
  • To attend training, including induction training, team meetings and individual supervision meetings as required.
  • To be responsible for protecting and maintaining confidentiality of information at all times in accordance with current GDPR guidelines and Coquet Trust policies.
  • To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • A kind, caring and supportive attitude towards others
  • Excellent listening and communication skills
  • Excellent written skills and the ability to complete communication book/care plans
  • Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
  • A willingness to go the extra mile
  • Able to work on a shift rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
  • Previous experience in a care setting is not essential as we can provide relevant training and support
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

Benefits:

- £10.50 per hour

  • A comprehensive induction period and
    full training (paid):
-
£70+ sleep in rate:

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DBS Checks paid for by the Trust

  • Discounts with the Blue Light card
  • Seasoned Ticket Loans
  • 28 days annual leave pro rata, (inc Bank Holiday allowance),
    increasing with service
:

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Pension contribution:

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Enhanced sick pay:

  • Additional leave
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
About Coquet Trust


Coquet Trust are a registered charity set up in 1995 to provide support to people with a learning disability to enable them to live as independently as possible.

We have grown steadily ever since launch and now provide support to over 150 people and work with four local authority areas in the north east.

We believe the people we support should live a full and meaningful life where they are listened to and valued.

We will work innovatively to ensure that you only receive the support that you need to promote your independence and help you fulfil your aspirations.

We strive to make a difference in the quality of the lives of the people we support and their families.

We tailor your support to ensure that you meet your chosen outcomes.
We

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