About with Friends is a Cromer based charity working with young people and adults with learning disabilities, some of whom may also have physical or sensory disabilities or behaviours that challenge.
Our mission is to provide our members the opportunities they are entitled to. We support our members to live a life they choose by developing their skills and confidence for independence including building friendships and being part of their local community.
Supported Living and Outreach services provide members support to live in the community, carry out a range of living tasks, budgeting, cooking, health appointments, trips out in the community and much more. We also support members in having holidays of their choosing. AWF is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and maintains a strong compliance record. In 2023, AWF achieved a Good overall rating, with Outstanding in the Responsive domain. We adhere to all regulatory requirements, maintain robust quality assurance systems, and remain committed to continuous improvement and excellence in support delivered to our members.
Following the successful approval of our Home Support tender, we have progressed with the development of our own property, The Hollies, located locally. This facility has been converted into a supported living setting providing accommodation and assistance for four female members, with AWF delivering 24-hour care and support.
Overall purpose of the job:
· To be responsible for the identified support needs of individual members, supporting them to live their lives as independently as possible.
· To assist the Outreach manager in competency staff sign off for other staff members
· To assist the Outreach Manager in staff medication & Personal care competencies
· To ensure all members who are supported are treated with respect at all times, and they are involved in all decisions about their lives
· To provide, or assist members to access, information on health promotion and obtain information which will enable them to access resources including benefits and welfare rights, education and employment.
· Administer medication when required, in accordance with policies and procedures and after completion of medication assessment.
· To complete all support records, including support plans and risk assessments
· Sleep in shifts - paid at £80.19
Principal responsibilities:
- Actively support all members that live independently and to support their personal life skills and experiences
- Assist members to fulfil household tasks and activities e.g. cooking, menu-setting, and shopping, leisure, appointments etc.
- Assist with prescribed medication as appropriate, inclusive of ordering, counting, booking in/out and collection or prescriptions.
- Deal with correspondence and financial matters as requested
- Maintain respect, personal confidentiality and discretion at all times
- Undertake all duties with Safeguarding awareness and best practice in mind
- Assist with personal care as agreed in the Support plans e.g. skin care, bathing, dressing, hair care etc.
- Enable mobility as agreed, including moving & handling.
- Build appropriate relationships with members to enable effective levels of support
- Identify members specific needs and respond positively to requests
- Support members to achieve physical tasks and other activities
- Establish working routines and provide emotional and social support
- Liaise and work closely with the staff team, families, carers and other relevant external agencies
- Work overnight shifts and weekends when required
- Encourage members to understand and develop an independent approach to their activities
- Transport members to various venues as agreed in a safe and timely manner
- Undertake risk assessments for the members prior to instigating activity
- Ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times both at internal and external venues
- Encourage and support members to understand and perform both general and complex tasks recognising individual ability
- Keep records of tasks, income, expenditure and other relevant data as required
- Make the best use of resources available and work in a cost effective and efficient manner at all times encouraging members to do similar
- Assist members to build personal confidence and self-esteem through all their tasks and activities
- Represent the organisation in a positive and professional manner at all times both internally and externally
· Respond positively to all reasonable work related requests.
· Writing and updating of Care Plans, Risk Assessments, MCA’s and MAR’s when required
· Participation in the On-Call procedure for The Hollies
· Adhere to CQC legislations and regulations
· Undertaking audits when required
Benefits of working with us: Competitive rates of pay, generous holiday allowance, work pension, private medical insurance, uniform and ongoing training.
If you are interested in joining our team and have the skillset required to work alongside our members, reach out to us today and apply with your CV.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Previous applicants need not apply.
About with Friends is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of it’s members with learning disabilities and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are subject to an enhanced DBS check prior to employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.45-£15.83 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cromer, Norfolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
