Support Worker
7 months ago
**Job Title: Support Worker**
**Job Overview**:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Support Worker with expertise in Management of Actual or Potential Aggression **(MAPA)**, Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression **(PMVA)**, and Restraint Training. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in providing support and care to individuals in challenging situations, ensuring their safety and the safety of those around them. Your primary responsibilities will include implementing de-escalation techniques, employing restraint methods when necessary, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
**Responsibilities**:
- Peg feeding
- meds trained
- epilepsy
- seizure management
- Risk Assessment and Management:
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential triggers and situations that may escalate aggression.
- Develop and implement personalized risk management plans for individuals requiring support.
- **De-Escalation Techniques**:
- Utilize effective de-escalation techniques to prevent the escalation of aggressive behavior.
- **Restraint Training**:
- Demonstrate proficiency in restraint techniques in accordance with MAPA and PMVA principles.
- **Collaboration with Healthcare Team**:
- Work closely with healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses, to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach to client care.
- Communicate effectively with team members to share insights and strategies for managing challenging behaviors.
- **Documentation and Reporting**:
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of incidents, interventions, and client progress.
- Prepare incident reports and collaborate with management to review and implement improvements in care plans.
- **Client Support**:
- Provide compassionate support to individuals in crisis, maintaining a person-centered approach.
- Assist clients in developing coping strategies and alternative behaviors to manage stress and aggression.
**Qualifications**:
- Relevant certifications in MAPA, PMVA, and Restraint Training are required.
- Previous experience as a Support Worker in a similar setting, with a focus on individuals with challenging behaviors.
- Strong understanding of mental health conditions and the impact of aggression on individuals and those around them.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassion, empathy, and a commitment to promoting the dignity and well-being of individuals in care.
- **DRIVERS LICENSE AND OWN VEHICLE ESSENTIAL**
**Working Conditions**:
This role may involve working in a dynamic and challenging environment. Flexibility in working hours and availability to respond to crisis situations may be required.
**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months
**Salary**: £16.00-£22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 - 44 per week
**Benefits**:
- Referral programme
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Extra care housing
- Homecare
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
**Education**:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
**Language**:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Poole (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Poole: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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