Support Worker

Job Description:

We aim to provide the highest quality, specialist support for people with autism and complex needs, which recognises the value and strengths of every single person.
This role supports people who draw on care and support to be able to live their lives. This may involve aspects of personal care, support with everyday life or supporting them to live independently within a supported living environment.
Reports to: Team Leader, Service Manager, Deputy Manager, Team Manager, Registered Manager

To support the Registered Manager in meeting the aims and objectives of the organisation and the Fundamental Standards as outlined in the Health and Social Care Act 2008. To actively participate, as part of a team, in providing the highest quality, person centred care and support that promotes and upholds the emotional and physical wellbeing of every person.
Expected Behaviours
1. Act in an ethical and professional manner in the workplace (professionalism).
2. Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and adults in a care setting (teamworking).
3. Take an organised and methodical approach to complete tasks in a timely manner (work ethic).
4. Take personal responsibility for developing knowledge and skills and continually seek to improve their performance (continuous improvement).
5. Seek to develop personal resilience and maintain wellbeing (strength equals courage).
6. Strengthen sustainable practices and challenge unsustainable practices (environmental responsibility).
7. Support an open culture where everyone - including colleagues and those with lived experience - is treated with dignity and respect, and fairly, without prejudice, bias or discrimination (human rights).
8. Reflect on ways in which they show compassion to individuals in an adult social care setting (compassion).
9. Uphold our organisational values and the universal sector values at all times.
Competencies (Expected Skills)
1. Demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of our aims and objectives and the Fundamental Standards of care and the Organisation's Policies and Procedures.
2. Develop and maintain positive relationships with people we support, families, friends and professionals.
3. Work in a person-centred way to provide care and support, as outlined in care plans, including personal care, domestic activities, medication and finance according to individual needs and preferences and promote independence.
4. Encourage and support social and leisure activities both within and outside of the home.
5. Contribute to the development of care plans to promote positive outcomes for people we support.
6. Complete detailed and professional care records to a high standard, as required.
7. Demonstrate a good working knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding procedures and Mental Capacity Act. Reporting any concerns immediately to the person in charge.
8. Attend all staff meetings and training as required and put your learning into practice.
9. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of people we support, colleagues and visitors by following all health and safety guidelines.
10. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the person's home, adhering to all infection control guidelines.
Note: This is not a definitive list, and you may be asked to carry out any reasonable task related to the provision of care, as instructed by your line manager. It does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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