Where you will be working- Gloucester
Reports to: Service Manager, Supported Living Worker
This job is important because: You will enable the people we support to lead fulfilling lives based upon their personal support needs.
You need to work to the standards set internally by 101 Healthcare and externally (for example, by the Care Quality Commission), doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and your colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive. You will achieve this by communicating with individuals and by following the underpinning principles of Person-Centred Active Support (PCAS):
- Making sure that you support people to be as involved as possible in every moment of their lives. · Offering people opportunities to be involved as often as possible, in the way that best suits them, e.g. as little or as much as they like. · Offering ‘just enough’ support to ensure people succeed.
- Ensuring that people you support make as many choices as possible, so they remain in control. As we provide 24/7 support you need to be able to work shifts, including weekends, and Bank Holidays. You will also be required to attend training courses and other activities. Main Duties:
- Support people with learning disabilities to the highest standard and in line with their support plan, cultural needs and wishes
- Support people to manage within their own home.
- Support people with personal care if required, which may include toileting and bathing, in line with their support plan.
- Support and encourage people to make choices and life decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act requirements.
- Assist and encourage people to engage in everyday home, social, leisure activities, according to the individual’s choice.
- Support people with their health needs as required, e.g. taking medication and attending doctor’s appointments.
- Keep accurate and up to date records on QCS Portal
- Support people with their finances, where necessary, and in line with 101 guidelines
- Promote health, safety, and well-being of the people we support.
- Work positively with colleagues, families and external organisations and professionals.
- Look for opportunities to use Personalised Technology to increase people’s independence.
- Always maintain confidentiality
- Improve the support provided by discussing any new ideas with 101 Healthcare
- Participate in learning and development opportunities as required.
- Undertake any other duties as appropriate within the care package
- Hours of work are 08.00-20.00 over 7 days
- ROP £14.00 PER HOUR
- Mileage paid at 35p per mile
