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Position Permanent
Location Woolwich
Salary £10.00ph
Contact Robert Creer
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Support Worker
Salary/Rate - £10 - £12.5/hour - Full and part time opportunities
Location- SE18, Woolwich, Greater London
Job Description
AllKidsCan are looking for a qualified and experienced Support Worker to join our team to deliver a range of Day Opportunities to adults and young people with varied needs. The service will be based on a person-centred approach that meets individual needs and aspirations, foster personal growth and independence whilst giving each person the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices.
We are seeking Support Workers who are highly motivated, enthusiastic, and professional with a passion for providing support and care to individuals, alongside an attitude to going the extra mile and exceeding expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Encourage the involvement of service user in the development of and day to day operation of the service
Actively promote effective communication, including accessible information to facilitate involvement and decision making
Contribute to the development of person-centred planning, ensuring each individuals plan has meaningful and achievable goals with positive outcomes that meet aspirations as well as needs
Ensure all personal care tasks are carried out with respect for privacy and dignity and in line with the needs, wishes and preferences of the individual as defined in the support plan
Support people to participate in the community by accessing local facilities and wider community resources and promote social inclusion.
Act as a keyworker and/or co key-worker to coordinate and develop the support to the individual including person centred plans, daily activity plans and other agreed plans
Support with the transportation of the service user. Applicants will ideally have a full and clean driving licence and be confident to drive the company vehicles including the service users.
Monitor progress of individuals and contribute to / attend reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings
Contribute to the development of positive working relationships with family and carers and develop their understanding of the principles of the service delivery
Work in partnership with care managers and other professionals to improve life chances for individuals
Promote healthy lifestyles for individuals, liaising with other professionals and agencies as appropriate
Administer medication in line with the policy and the individuals care plans
Work in line with the companys Adult/Child Protection and Prevention of Abuse Policy and Whistle Blowing Policy to ensure that people are kept safe at all times.
At all times to work within the companys Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure
The Support Worker will maintain the security of the building and the safety of the people receiving support and members of the staff team
Ensure risk assessments are implemented as necessary, in line with policies and procedures
Be always flexible and responsive to meet the changing needs of the service, the people being supported and the staff team
Benefits working with AllKidsCan
Gain additional experience and qualifications
Work alongside experienced staff to support personal development