Support Worker

Specialist Homecare Group

Macclesfield

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 22,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Specialist Homecare Group in Macclesfield is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help individuals live well in a small, 3-person supported living service. You will support daily living, personal care and medication, following PBS plans and risk assessments.

You will join a close-knit team led by the service manager and PBS practitioner, using person-centred approaches to promote inclusion, safety and independence for people with mental health needs and learning disabilities.

Qualifications

Role involves enabling individuals to meet personal goals through PBS strategies and access to daily life activities.
Care plans and risk assessments guide daily support and safety.
Experience with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and complex needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide person-centred support with daily living activities, personal care and medications.
Mitigate risks and promote community inclusion and independence.
Work as part of a team with the service manager and PBS practitioner.

Skills

PBS strategies

Person-centred care plans

Risk assessments

Mental health awareness

Support for complex needs

Compassionate communication

Education

Care Certificate

Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Support Worker

Pay

£13.50

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 awarded (T&C's apply)

Due to growth and development within our services we have several opportunities to welcome experienced health and social care professionals to our supported living services in Macclesfield.

We are looking for capable and resilient support workers who are open to variety and new challenges, who can work positively with individuals to mitigate risk and readmission to hospital, enabling individuals to take positive risks, promote community inclusion and take an active role in their life.

The service in Macclesfield is a supported living service for 3 individuals, each with their own self-contained apartment and core team. Primary diagnosis of Mental health need, the individuals we support may also have:

Learning disabilities
Personality Disorder including EUPD
Self-harm and Suicidal ideation

Role Description

We are committed to Equal opportunities. The role of a Home not Hospital support worker is integral to enabling individuals to meet their personal goals, develop life and coping skills, form and maintain relationships and manage all aspects of daily life including personal care and medication, following PBS plans, care plans and risk assessments. The role includes working as part of a dedicated team which includes the service manager, team leaders and PBS practitioner.

To be part of our team, do you have the following qualities?

Have the confidence to facilitate and implement individualised PBS strategies
Follow and understand person-centred care plans and risk assessments
Have the resilience to provide ongoing support when an individual struggles with daily life and to regulate their emotions
Promote active support approaches
Understand Mental health and how to support people with a mental health diagnosis
Have experience supporting individuals with complex needs: severe autism, learning disabilities and mental health conditions
Be able to develop positive relationships, set boundaries and standards
Have a kind, caring and patient attitude

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