Support Worker – Learning Difficulties
As a Support Worker, you will assist Service Users with activities of daily living as per assessment and care plan completed by the Service Manager or Director of Operations.
SOME OF THE DUTIES YOU WILL PERFORM ARE
YOU WOULD ALSO BE REQUIRED TO
- Preserve the service users Independence and dignity as much as possible.
- Managing personal care with both dignity and respect
- Report any changes or issues concerning the Service User to the office team
- Observation of mental alertness and general physical condition
- Reading and abiding by the care plan set out by the assessor in the Service User’s assessment
- Supporting and understanding each individual Service User’s needs
- To report back any areas of risk, not previously identified to the home manager
- To promote equal opportunities and respect diversity
- To work in accordance with the Health & Safety Act 1974
AS A SUPPORT WORKER FOR BLUESTAR RESOURCING WE REQUIRE
- A minimum of 6 months of experience in working with adults who have learning/multiple disabilities
- An understanding of the needs of adults with learning disabilities who are vulnerable within society
- Experience of providing care to people with learning disabilities
- Physically fit and able to undertake safe manual handling practices
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good level of written and spoken English
- Observant and sensitive to a Service User’s needs
- Ability to liaise with outside agencies and other professionals
- Ability to work autonomously and productively as part of a team
- Knowledge of food hygiene/manual handling/health & safety standards and practices
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