We are seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our team in the field of Adult Day Opportunities, supporting adults with a learning, physical or sensory disability, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with this client group.
The Support Worker is part of the Day Opportunities Staff Team whose function is to support clients to be as independent as is possible in all programmes of activity.
They will attend to the personal needs of members under the direction and supervision of the Senior Support Worker.
Responsibilities:
- To accompany and supervise adults with a Learning Disability on the transport to and from their home (where required)
- To carry out the agreed Aspace2 Policies for Health and Safety Regulations.
- Ensure that information received from home is related to the Centre and vice. -versa.
- Staff must act professionally at all times.
- Report to the Manager, Team lead, any untoward incidents, falls, accidents, complaints etc. and contribute to the maintenance of appropriate records within the established procedures.
- Assist in the provision of individual and group programmes.
- Assist with supervision of clients during lunch and lunch time recreation.
- Administer First Aid in the absence of the Senior Support Worker
- Participate in recreational trips, swimming programme, sport, and leisure programme.
- Accompany members, when appropriate, to locations outside the Centre e.g., College, Supportive Employment Schemes, and social outings.
- Support all clients to develop their creative skills appropriate to their cognitive ability level.
- Attend and contribute to Person Centred Planning meetings of members when required.
- Contribute to the maintenance of records required by the Centre.
- Participate in in-house training and other courses, as appropriate.
- Doing such other caring orientated tasks as may be required.
- Ensure that equipment and materials used for personal care are kept appropriately
- Ensure that the art equipment is left clean and tidy, ready for sessions.
- General Cleaning Duties.
Ensure that you are aware of and adhere to the Centre’s procedures in respect of:
a. handling and security of money.
b. maintenance of records relating to the use of materials., COSHH.
c. reporting to senior staff unusual or significant behaviours of members.
d. reporting of untoward accidents, incidents, and complaints.
e. fire prevention.
f. health and safety.
It is an important aspect of the Centre to provide care of the highest standard, paying particular emphasis to the six basic values.
PRIVACY
DIGNITY
INDEPENDENCE
CHOICE
RIGHTS
FULFILMENT
It is an essential part of the Centre philosophy to maximize the potential of all the members, through education and training to meet their personal. Physical, emotional, social, and vocational needs.
GENERAL DUTIES
1. Employees of the Centre will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible.
2. Develop and maintain effective communication with all levels of management and build partnerships with other stakeholders in the promotion of the Centre.
3. Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and safety policy and statutory regulations.
4. Participate in the grievance and disciplinary processes as required.
5. Promote equality of opportunity through his/her own actions and ensure this policy is adhered to by staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Service Quality
ASpace2 is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service to all patients, clients, and community through supporting and contributing to Centre quality initiatives. Employees are expected at all times to provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
Conduct
Employees must at all times abide by Centre policies and procedures and the terms of their contract of employment. They must conduct themselves with impartiality, integrity, objectivity, and honesty and maintain high standards of personal and professional accountability.
Performance
Employees are expected to demonstrate commitment to the Centre by ensuring regular attendance at work and efficient completion of duties.
Risk Management
Employees must ensure that they comply with any risk management responsibilities specific to their post.
Governance
The Centre is committed to the development and implementation of systems under Integrated Governance to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of services provided. Employees will be expected to co-operate and work with such systems.
Records Management
All employees of the Centre are legally responsible for all records held, created, or used as part of their business within the Centre including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, and the Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Centre’s policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.
Confidentiality
All information concerning patients and staff must be held in the strictest confidence and may not be divulged to any unauthorized person.
Equality & Human Rights
Employees must ensure that equality and human rights issues are addressed within the postholder’s area of responsibility in accordance with the Centre’s Equality Scheme.
Health and Safety
Employees should note that under Health & Safety at Work Legislation they are required to take all reasonable steps while at work to ensure their own health and safety and the health and safety of those who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
Smoking, Alcohol & Health
The Centre operates policies on smoking, alcohol, and health.
Environmental Cleanliness
The Centre promotes a culture of cleanliness and has adopted a partnership and collaborative approach that recognises cleanliness as the responsibility of everyone, cascading throughout every level of the organisation.
The Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others while gaining valuable experience in the Social Care field. If you are dedicated to providing quality support, we welcome your application for the Support Worker position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Supporting Adults with a Learning Disability: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Location:
- Derry BT47 3XX (preferred)
Work Location: In person
