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Job Description: Support Worker

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To assist 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 help in the care of the Service Users physical environment and in the general day to day activities of the Home
To take delegated responsibilities in the charge of the Service Users under your care, to the appropriate level
To proactively work towards maximizing each individual Service Users potential
To assist Service Users with physical needs i.e. eating, washing, bathing, incontinence as required
To promote Service Users independence and living skills
To support Service Users with physical needs i.e. eating, washing, bathing, incontinence.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To work flexibly within the 24hour rota as directed by the Manager to meet the needs of the home and Service Users
Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of Service Users through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations
Cook meals, serve meals, assist Service Users to cook meals, wash up utensils
Answer emergency bells, the door and the telephone, greet visitors in a polite and courteous manner
Read and write reports in case notes
Take part in staff and Service Users meetings
To take part in training activities as required
Assist a senior member of staff, who has been assessed as competent, with medication administration
To participate in outings and holidays with the people living in the Home
To adhere to the code of conduct as set by the General Social Care Council
To attend Service Users reviews if required, as directed
To support, educate Service Users in appropriate behaviors
To support Service Users in appropriate interactions in the community
To attend support/supervision sessions within the Home
To educate/support Service Users to manage their own finances
Any other such reasonable duties that 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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