Job Overview
To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Care Coordinator
To support and enable service users to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to the service user
To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required, from time-to-time, to maintain and progress knowledge
Role-specific Duties
The Support Worker’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Ensure service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
To support service users with all aspects of their day-to-day living, enabling them to enjoy the best possible quality of life
Most of the employee's work will be alone with the service user in their home
Compassion, good communication skills and a calm and caring manner are essential for this important role
Ensure care plans and other information about how to support service users are followed
Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of service users
Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
Working with Others
Develop effective working relationships with other employees
Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people
If desired by the service user, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life
Personal and Professional Development
Be registered with the SSSC and work within the Code of Practice
Have knowledge of and work within the Health and Social Care Standards
Obtain the relevant qualification to remain registered with the SSSC if not already in receipt of the qualification commensurate with the role
Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role
Be open to learning opportunities