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Job Description: Senior Support Worker

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To support Service Users with Learning Disabilities and associated Mental Disorders
To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of Service Users in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence
To support the Home Manager, Team Leader in all aspects of the Homes Management This includes taking temporary/complete charge during the absence of the Manager/Team Leader
To help educate junior members of staff in all aspects of their work within the home

OVERALL ROLE

To assist with the physical needs of Service Users as required
To promote Service Users independence and their living skills
To educate and support Service Users to manage their own finances
To work proactively towards maximizing each individual Service Users potential
The organization of staff within the Home on a daily basis
The daily delivery of care to Service Users in line with the individual care plans under the direction of the Manager
To ensure that the Home is secure at all times
To ensure that all Service Users safety is maintained at all times
To ensure that all records are kept up to date

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure staff are allocated to Service Users at the start of the shift
To ensure that entries are made in the Service Users files on a daily basis
To report any areas of concern to the Home Manager/Team Leader/Proprietor regarding staffing and/or Service Users care as appropriate
To ensure any petty cash and/or Service Users money is administered correctly and recorded fully
To assist Service Users to prepare/cook meals
To support and encourage Service Users to develop independent living skills
To ensure that equipment is in a safe condition and suitable for use
To report faults and breakages to the Manager so they can be dealt with
To attend meetings as requested by the Manager
To ensure the Home is fully staffed at all times
To delegate Support Workers specific tasks on a daily basis and to ensure that the work is carried out
To participate in outings and holidays with the Service Users living within the Home
To participate in training activities as directed
To deputise in the absence of the Home Manager
To adhere to the code of conduct as set by the General Social Care Council
To participate with the Companies on-call system
To work flexibly within the 24 hour rota as directed by the Manager to meet the needs of the Home and the Service Users
Any other reasonable duties as may be required

This is a non-exhaustive list of duties and this Job Description may change in line with service requirements as requested by the Manager.

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