Flexible Care Support Worker – Learning Disabilities

Royal Surrey Nhs Foundation Trust; South Nutfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate bank care worker to join the Flexi-Bank service. You will support people with learning disabilities and other needs, working within a professional team across mornings, evenings and weekends.

The role is bank/part-time, with shifts at Worple Road and local sites in Surrey. A driving license is essential for day services; full onboarding is provided.

Qualifications

• Driving License essential for day services
• Level 2 Qualification in health and social care related topic (Desirable)
• Experience providing care or support (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Support people using our services in line with their individual care plan to promote as much independence as possible
• To assist with all aspects of personal care (supporting continence needs, showering, bathing etc.) in accordance with individuals support needs.
• Participate in the ongoing monitoring of the health (mental and physical) and behaviour of people using the service.
• Reporting and recording all relevant information and reporting to senior staff any changes in the person
• Act as a key-worker for named individuals within the service.
• To promote, support and deliver a range of activities within the service and in the wider community.
• To provide person centred support as identified within the care plan ensuring respect, privacy and dignity at all times.
• Help to maintain and develop relationships between individuals and their families, friends and significant others.
• Participate in and contribute to meetings.
• Involve people in the development of their own care and support packages.Ensure confidentiality in all matters relating to each person is maintained.
• To maintain the safety of people at all times, alerting senior staff to any identified risks whether perceived or actual.
• There is an amount of manual handling involved including assisting people with walking, sitting and other activities of daily living and by means of wheelchairs and mechanical aids within recommended guidelines.
• The post holder is asked to familiarise themselves with the Social Care Charter for the Division and implement the behaviours within it in their daily work duties

Education

Level 2 Qualification in health and social care related topic

Driving License

Job description

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate bank care worker to join the Flexi-Bank service. You will support people with learning disabilities and other needs, working within a professional team across mornings, evenings and weekends.

The role is bank/part-time, with shifts at Worple Road and local sites in Surrey. A driving license is essential for day services; full onboarding is provided.