Job type
PermanentLocation
ChesterfieldWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Support WorkerIndustry
Healthcare & MedicalPay
20866
Adult support worker- Chesterfield- full time
Are you looking for a new opportunity? This might be the role for you!
Our client is seeking compassionate and dedicated support workers in the Chesterfield area.
They offer person-centred, independent living options across the whole care pathway – including outreach support to access the community, various supported living options and supporting those with complex physical, learning or mental health needs and developmental disorders.
Job Purpose
To provide support to individuals in order to enable them to achieve as much independence and autonomy as possible and participate in a wide range of experiences of their choosing.
All employees in this role are required to be vigilant and proactive in reporting any safeguarding concerns they may have about vulnerable individuals in their care. It is the responsibility of the designated safeguarding leader within the service to ensure that all concerns are reported to the appropriate authorities and that appropriate action is taken. This includes reporting concerns about abuse, neglect, and exploitation, as well as concerns about the general wellbeing of vulnerable individuals. As such, Area Managers, Team Managers, and Support Workers must be fully aware of their responsibility to report safeguarding concerns to the designated safeguarding lead, and to support any subsequent investigations or actions that may be necessary.
Duties:
- Provide individuals with emotional support when needed whilst maintaining a person-centred approach with all aspects of individuals’ support, adapting to their different individual needs.
- Support individuals to participate in their chosen activities and to access other services and facilities within their community.
- Support individuals in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
- Support individuals to maintain and extend an appropriate circle of support (friends, family etc) in accordance with their wishes.
- Support individuals to manage their finances responsibly as required in accordance with safeguarding procedures, support plans and risk assessments in line with the organisation's policies and procedures.
- Support individuals to manage their medication responsibly as required in accordance with safeguarding procedures, support plans and risk assessments in line with the organisation's policies and procedures and following any other relevant guidance provided by health professionals. In registered services, NICE guidelines will also apply.
- Support individuals to maintain a clean and safe environment appropriate to their needs.
Requirements:
- UK right to work-no sponsorships provided.
- Experience working with vulnerable adults or children.
