Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Colebrook (SouthWest) Ltd. Full time
COLEBROOK (SOUTH WEST) LTD

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:
Support Worker / Support Worker+

SALARY:
£11.44 / £12.44 Per Hour

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 6 months

CONTRACT TYPE:
Casual / Permanent

BASE:
Support Services - Predominantly Plymouth (although occasional travel may

be required East Cornwall - South Devon)

REPORTS TO:
Support Services Manager

NOTICE PERIOD: 6 Weeks

HOURS:
As per contract: to be worked flexibly according to client and organisational

need. This could include bank holidays, weekends and evenings for which no

additional payment is made; sleep-in duties, or occasional waking night for

which an additional payment is made

OVERALL AIMS OF POST:

There are currently 2 levels of post within the Support Services:

1. Support Worker

2. Support Worker+

  • To deliver person centred support to vulnerable adults to enable them to live fulfilled independent lives.
    Tasks

1.

Support Worker:

  • Deliver a range of support, including financial; daily living skills, meaningful activity, health, housing, &
social skills as per agreed plans

  • Adopt a person centred, reablement approach at all times, ensuring client choice and seeking to improve
clients quality of life

  • Maximise use of local resources including community networks, assistive technology, signposting,
aiming to reduce reliance on paid support

  • Report on client and service progress, adapting practise as required
  • Complete some client, personal and service paperwork
  • Communicate effectively and champion supportive teamwork
  • Work in a safe way for yourself and others, following health, safety and safeguarding legislation, policy
and procedures

  • Manage your time when required and be flexible to the client and service needs

2.

Support Worker+:

  • As per Support Worker
  • Plus: _
  • Complete client related paperwork Inc. support plans, risk assessments and distance travelled tools
  • Take the lead role in monitoring identified clients, ensuring outcomes are met and the service is meeting
needs

3. Support Worker / Support Worker + (Accommodation Service)

  • As per Support Worker
& Support Worker+
  • Plus: _
Complete all housing management tasks i.e.
- _Arrears and charges_
_ _
- _Housing association and landlord liaison and monitoring _
- _Supporting managers to manage tenure issues _
- _Health and Safety checks, reporting and actions _
- _Keeping the project in a good order Inc. hygiene, decoration, project repairs and maintenance _
- _Voids management and growth promotion _
- _Relevant housing management records and returns _
- _Whilst promoting client involvement at all times _

General for all posts:

  • To undertake other duties that may reasonably be required by the Chief Executive, MT and Board of
Directors.

  • To comply with all aspects of the policies/procedures and service contracts of Colebrook in accordance
with legislation and good practice, complying with data protection act requirements and promoting
equality and diversity.

  • To remain active and involved in personal development opportunities, training, IT and participate in
supervision and performance appraisals as required.

  • To promote open and honest communication and to work as part of the team to develop Colebrook's
strategic direction and deliver organisational objectives.

Please Note:
All job descriptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. There is an expectation that the relevant duties /

tasks can be performed by employee to meet the changing needs of services and / or clients.
COLEBROOK (SOUTH WEST) LTD

PERSON SPECIFICATION
on this basis that applicants will be short listed for interview. It is therefore vital that these criteria are clearly

Qualifications & Training

Essential _(Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken upon offer of employment) _**-
Valid driving licence and own car/van available for work
-
Valid motor insurance with business use
- **Good use of English and maths

Desirable

  • The Care Certificate
  • Health and Social Care (I.e. NVQ/NOCF)_
    Experience

Essential _(Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken upon offer of employment) _
- **Paid, voluntary or personal experience of working with vulnerable people or delivering support

Desirable

  • Of the use of assistive technology
  • Of encouraging client involvement in the service
  • Of empowering and promoting individuals' right, choice and control
  • Of lone working
  • Of implementing, reviewing & completing support plans and risk assessments
  • Of working with statutory and voluntary services
  • Of working with diverse people with a range of support needs (e.g. mental health needs, learning
disability, drug and alcohol issues, sensory impairments etc.)
- .Of dealing with a crisis or supporting distressed people

Knowledge

Essential _(Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken upon offer of employment) _
-
Of the issues that people may face in day to day life
- ** Of equality, inclu

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