Day Support Worker (Coed Isaf

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; Leighton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys County Council is recruiting to provide daily support to service users in day services for people with learning disabilities, operating from day service bases and in the community under the supervision of the ADSM and DAM.

You will implement individual care plans, maintain accurate documentation, administer prescribed medication, participate in supervision and team meetings, and undertake QCF Level II in Care and other mandatory training as required.

Qualifications

• QCF Level II in Care (or equivalent) is required, along with other mandatory training.
• Ability to work under the direction of the Assistant Day Services Manager and Day Activity Manager.
• Good documentation skills and accurate reporting are essential.
• Willingness to participate in supervision and team meetings.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to service users within day services and in the community according to the service specification.
• Work under the direction of the Assistant Day Services Manager and Day Activity Manager.
• Support service users in implementing individual care plans and day service programmes.
• Keep accurate documentation as required.
• Administer prescribed medication to service users in line with policies and procedures.
• Participate in supervision and support worker team meetings.
• Assist in the transportation of service users as required.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude to supporting people with learning disabilities and work as part of a team.

Job description

To provide daily support to service users within day services for people with learning disabilities; operating from day service bases and in the community in accordance with the service specification and to work under the direction of the Assistant Day Services Manager (ADSM) and Day Activity Manager (DAM).

• To work under the direction of the Assistant Day Services Manager and Day Activity Manager.
• To provide support to service users in the implementation of individual care plans and day service programmes.
• To keep accurate documentation as required.
• To administer prescribed medication to service users in accordance with the Day Services Medication Policies and Procedures and ensure accurate documentation.
• To participate in supervision and support worker team meetings.
• To undertake QCF Level II in Care and other mandatory training as required.
• To assist in the transportation of service users as required.
• Positive attitude to supporting people with learning disabilities to meet their aspirations and needs.
• Positive attitude to working as part of a team.
• Ability to recognise own strengths and needs.
• Committed to the development of practice and services which promote equality and respect Diversity.

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included, please ensure that you meet ALL of the essential criteria before making an application. Please ensure that you complete ALL sections, your application may not be considered otherwise. Powys County Council welcomes applications in either Welsh or English, an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. To change the language please click on the Cymraeg icon on the top right hand corner of the screen.