Support Worker

4 months ago


Portland, United Kingdom Your Choice Supported Living Full time

Your Choice Supported Living has an open positions for support workers, working on a 2 staff - 1 service user ratio with a adult female in her own home located in Bridport. This is a 24hr support package and the shifts are broken down as follows.

7am-3pm, 3pm-10pm, 10pm - 7am (waking night). Days are flexible working on a rota basis between other support staff to ensure rotation of weekends, therefore some weekend work will be necessary. There is no personal care in this role and it is purely a support worker position.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide support and assistance to the service user in a person centred way.
- Assist with daily living activities, prompting personal care, meal preparation, and medication prompting.
- Support the service user in developing and maintaining independent living skills
- Implement individualized care plans and document progress
- Foster a safe and supportive environment for the service user in her home or out in community settings
- Collaborate with the management team and fellow colleagues to ensure well being.

**Experience**:

- Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities, special needs or mental health is preferred
- Knowledge of person-centered approaches and strategies for supporting service users with diverse needs
- Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with service users, families, and team members
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing situations
- Basic computer skills and access to a smart phone for documentation purposes

Reference ID: Support worker positions, various shifts both day and night available

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.50-£12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Physical setting:

- Homecare

Shift:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Support worker positions, various shifts both day and night available



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