Support Worker: Independent Living & Personal Care

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox rewards

25 days annual leave pro rata + 8 bank

Additional health and wellbeing day

Training and development programme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Optalis in Wokingham offers a Support Worker role within Community Living Services, helping adults, many with learning disabilities, live independently in their homes and communities. The job covers personal care, medication prompts, budgeting and community access.

Shifts run from early morning to 10pm with sleep-ins and every other weekend; lone-working experience is valued. DBS with adult barred list is required and a driving licence is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check with adult barred list.
• Proof of right to work in the UK.
• Full, clean UK driving licence, highly desirable for many vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Encourage choice and control over daily life while giving appropriate support
• Deliver personalised care to individual needs and support plans
• Provide personal care, including bathing and washing
• Help with meals, shopping, budgeting and a safe, clean home
• Administer or prompt medication in line with care plans and legal guidelines
• Manage health needs, promote healthy lifestyle choices and escalat concerns
• Recognise and report abuse, neglect or exploitation under safeguarding policies
• Support access to local services, social activities, employment or education
• Help people build links with friends, family and the community
• Develop and maintain skills, and plan social and leisure activities
• Provide sleep-in and overnight assistance on rota shifts
• Keep accurate records of support, incidents and progress towards goals

Skills

Lone-working experience

Can-do attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Optalis in Wokingham offers a Support Worker role within Community Living Services, helping adults, many with learning disabilities, live independently in their homes and communities. The job covers personal care, medication prompts, budgeting and community access.

Shifts run from early morning to 10pm with sleep-ins and every other weekend; lone-working experience is valued. DBS with adult barred list is required and a driving licence is highly desirable.