Support Worker

**SUPPORT WORKER / RYEISH GREEN** Person Centred, Empowering, Friendly, Positive, Innovative

We are looking for support staff who are experienced in supporting people with complex needs, autistic spectrum and behaviour that may challenge in a person centred way.We put a lot of emphasis on positive behaviour support, which enables our service usersto modify some of their behaviours into more holistic habits which empower them to express themselves more effectively. We are looking for people who are positive about following behaviour’s plans, use of visuals, now and next cards, and planners in orderto build up stable and meaningful routines, enhance our service users understanding of their surroundings and their involvement in decision making.

37.5 hours per week

£11.00per hour

**Benefits**

Various contracts available

Flexible shift patterns

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Dedicated learning & development programmes.

We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.

Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics

DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme - earn up to £250 per referral

Stakeholder Pension

Share Save Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee recognition schemes

Carer progression within the company.

**Main duties and responsibilities**

The following is an indication of the type and level of the main priorities expected of this role as directed by your line manager and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or tasks:
To be part of a Rota which provides 24 hour support for vulnerable adults with mental health, autism, complex needs and challenging behaviour.
Support service user to manage medication this include medication administration
Support people to manage persona hygiene, this include hands on support with personal care
Supporting people to positively manage risks and behaviours that can present
Develop, carry out and amend clients Support Plans, risk assessments, and reviews all in accordance with the companies Policies and Procedures
Develop and provide emotional and practical support to clients enabling them to achieve outcomes set in Support plans
Support clients to maximise their income, gain access to benefits, and be able to budget for every day expenses such as domestic bills and living needs
Ensure and support clients development and maintain links with local community facilities, such as educational, recreational and employment opportunities
Support and promote a healthy lifestyle for clients through local health service facilities to be able to maximise their physical and mental wellbeing
Supporting clients to develop, build and maintain relationships with their families, friends, colleagues and professionals
Implement and ensure effective safeguarding practice in line with local authority and the company’s policies, procedures and guidelines

Ensure all clients’ records are maintained and updated in a timely manner and ensure they are compliant to the service specification, service user needs, commissioner requirements, and internal and external KPI’s
Develop, maintain and manage risk assessments for the clients, staff and community
Constantly, and promptly liaise with colleagues, partner agencies and stakeholders regarding safeguarding, welfare and concerns in relation to clients
Promote and support self-advocacy and advocate where appropriate for all clients
Participate in all client reviews, team meetings and training
Maintain safe practice at all times in line with the company health and safety policy
Any additional duties required of you by the line manager
To adhere to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England, Scotland and Wales and maintain excellent standards as a representative of CareTech at all times
To have basic understanding of CQC key lines of enquiries

**Personal Characteristics**

Communication - all staff will actively listen and take into account the views and opinions of others and communicate in a professional and appropriate way regardless of means i.e. by gesture, facial expression, body tension or posture, sign language, objectsof reference, in writ