Care and Support Worker

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Paignton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Paignton is seeking a Care and Support Worker to assist individuals with various health and learning needs. The role involves providing support tailored to individual care plans, participating in community activities, and ensuring safe transportation for clients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism and effective communication within a multi-disciplinary team. This position is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring role supporting people with diverse needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to providing quality care and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in day service settings according to care plans.
• Act as an escort for safe transportation in a minibus.
• Participate in community activities and work effectively within the team.

Skills

Professionalism

Effective communication

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

The Care and Support Worker will work within a day service setting supporting people who have a wide range of learning, physical and health needs and also includes people who need support when they become distressed. You will participate in and access activities in the centre and the community and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team working with people who attend Hollacombe, their parents, carers and other professionals. You will provide support in accordance with individuals care plans and carry out tasks allocated by the senior team. You will act as an escort on a minibus with up to 8 other passengers with a tail lift and have responsibility alongside the driver for the safe transportation of people to and from the day service. The service operates within the policies and procedures of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and relevant national legislation and guidance e.g. Valuing People Now, Mental Capacity Act, and Safeguarding Adults etc.

Strengths Based Working (Respect and Dignity)

• To act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity.

Individualised Approach (Everyone Counts)

• To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what the people who we work with need and be adaptable and responsive.

Quality (Commitment to Quality of Care)

• To provide a high quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards.
• To be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a “no-blame” culture where people feel able to share and learn from experiences together.

Partnership and Collaborative Working (Working Together for People)

• To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.

Managing Connections and Relationships (Compassion)

• Be honest about your biggest challenges and create a culture of curiosity and openness.
• Make a deliberate effort to connect with strangers from different walks of life and invite them to share their ideas.

Service Delivery and Improvement (Improving Lives)

• Be curious and creative about new possibilities, whilst identifying what works well and to do more of it.
• Help to develop and foster a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued.

Working for your organisation

The team sits within the Paignton and Brixham Integrated Service Unit. The service runs from a location on top of the cliff at Preston, Paignton and gives people who use the service easy access to the local beaches, town and other amenities. We are an experienced, established team who are passionate about supporting people to live fulfilled lives. Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Correna Farrell
Job title: Service Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01803 547100