Job DescriptionSenior Support Worker
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Team Leader
Hayling Island
Service Manager
This role will require supporting and working collaboratively with the manager to provide the administrative support, as well as working with the service users focusing on delivering the quality care and support they deserve. Hence, making a difference to our service users with varying degrees of physical and learning disabilities, promoting independence and supporting them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support as well as stimulating therapy-based and social holistic activities.
To participate efficiently and effectively in the daily tasks that co-ordinate the services’ delivery in line with Local Authority and Care Quality Commission requirements.
Qualifications
Holding a current qualification of NVQ Level 3
Key Tasks
- To be a “shift leader’ and support the Service Manager to ensure the service users' needs are taken care of in terms of physical, mental and emotional basis.
- To report both verbally and in writing on service user general condition and wellbeing through the delivery of individually planned care plans.
- To review care plans and risk assessments and other relevant documents and reflect any changes or updates with the key worker and client every quarterly and monthly alone.
- To work flexibly, including weekend and evening shifts to ensure adequate cover and provide on-call cover.
- To actively support the Service Manager with administrative and secretarial duties, ensuring the home delivers a quality service and maintains compliance in all areas.
- Provide input to the Manager on government and CQC guidelines and ensuring all key practises and documentation is in line with the current guidelines.
- Identify and report staff poor performance issues to the Service Manager.
- Record keeping and minute taking in meetings.
- Maintenance of all records relating to the Local Authority, Health Boards; contracting and financing.
- Work with the Management team to contribute to the planning and development of the service to ensure the smooth running of the home.
- To assist the Service Manager with the support planning and risk assessing process and creation of client care plans.
- To represent Jiva Healthcare Ltd in a professional manner and develop effective working partnerships with services available in the local area.
- To be aware of and work within Jiva Healthcare’s policies and procedures.
You will be part of a friendly staff team working in an interesting and rewarding sector of adult social care. You will also be able to take advantage of the following benefits:
Flexible working hours
Cumulative sick pay
Opportunities for professional development.
Enhanced disclosure paid for by us
Cumulative annual leave
Staff Outings Bonus incentives
If you are interested in the vacancy then please feel free to call for an informal chat about the position or to arrange a visit to the home. You can also submit a CV via email or contact us for an application form. We are genuinely keen to hear from you and will be happy to answer any questions you might have. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from any member of society and are especially keen to hear from those who have personal experience of physical and learning disabilities.
This document will be reviewed by the home for its continuing suitability and effectiveness and may be amended when required.
Any changes to your working practices will be notified in advance of such changes becoming effective.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hayling Island PO11 9BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
