Full-Time Independent Living Support Worker

SeeMeHired.com; Newry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxis Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Kilmorey House in the UK. The role focuses on empowering individuals to achieve independent living goals within a supportive team environment.

You will work with Team Leaders to implement person-centered plans, ensure safety, manage medications where needed, and participate in training and policy adherence to uphold high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Essential: Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Essential: Effective communication skills.
• Desirable: Experience working within the health and social care field.
• Desirable: Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support and empower individuals to develop or improve independent living skills as identified in person-centred plans, including assistance with domestic or social skills and personal care.
• Collaborate closely with Team Leaders and managers to prepare and implement individual and group support programmes.
• Work with other Support Workers and Team Leaders to promote a safe working and living environment, effectively resolving situations arising from conflict or challenging behaviours using appropriate techniques and language.
• Ensure that medication is stored and administered in accordance with Praxis Care’s Medication Policy where necessary.
• Familiarize yourself with all administrative requirements of the service, ensuring relevant and important information is recorded and logged according to the service's reporting guidelines.
• Be fully aware of all policies and procedures in place within the service (including Health & Safety), ensuring attendance and participation in all related training.

Skills

Numeracy & literacy

Communication

Risk assessment

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Client support

Education

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

Praxis Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Kilmorey House in the UK. The role focuses on empowering individuals to achieve independent living goals within a supportive team environment.

You will work with Team Leaders to implement person-centered plans, ensure safety, manage medications where needed, and participate in training and policy adherence to uphold high standards of care.