Support Worker: Empower Independence & Community Access

BBS Recruitment; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

BBS Recruitment is recruiting a Support Worker in Cumbria (CA13) to provide person-centred care and support for people with disabilities, autism, and complex needs. You will assist with personal care, daily living tasks, meal prep, and medication, while promoting independence and dignity.

The role involves building trust with service users, families and health professionals, and helping them participate in community activities and routines, underpinned by safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care and support to individuals with a range of physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, epilepsy and complex needs.
• Assisting service users with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while promoting dignity and independence.
• Supporting individuals with daily living activities such as meal preparation, household tasks, and medication administration.
• Encouraging and promoting independence, choice, and inclusion in all aspects of daily life.
• Building positive relationships with service users, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Supporting individuals to access the community, attend appointments, and participate in social and recreational activities.
• Monitoring and recording changes in service users' physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
• Completing accurate care notes, incident reports, and daily records in accordance with company policies.
• Providing emotional support and reassurance to individuals experiencing anxiety, distress, or challenging situations.
• Supporting individuals with behaviours that challenge using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Assisting wheelchair users and individuals with mobility difficulties using appropriate moving and handling techniques.
• Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Supporting individuals with medication administration and maintaining accurate medication records.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care and support.
• Encouraging participation in activities such as shopping, day trips, exercise, arts and crafts, games, and social events to enhance wellbeing and quality of life.

Job description

BBS Recruitment is recruiting a Support Worker in Cumbria (CA13) to provide person-centred care and support for people with disabilities, autism, and complex needs. You will assist with personal care, daily living tasks, meal prep, and medication, while promoting independence and dignity.

The role involves building trust with service users, families and health professionals, and helping them participate in community activities and routines, underpinned by safeguarding and confidentiality.