Supportive Living Worker

Fulbridge Social Care; Bedford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulbridge Social Care is seeking dedicated individuals to contribute positively to the lives of service users in elderly care homes and disability support settings. Both trainee and qualified candidates are welcome, offering comprehensive training and support including Care Certificate and First Aid. Successful candidates will assist with daily activities, promote safety and hygiene, and work as part of a caring team.

Qualifications

• Ability to form professional relationships with service users.
• Ability to read, understand, and write clear and accurate reports.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Build strong professional relationships with service users.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment.
• Write accurate reports for reviews and keep written records.

Skills

Confidence

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Report Writing

Job description

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If you want to work in a unique environment where your efforts will enhance the quality of life for our service users, then we need you.

Fulbridge Social Care requires staff teams for numerous shift patterns within elderly care homes and disability support settings.

We are taking on trainee and qualified candidates as we offer full support, training including the Care Certificate, First Aid, Medication Administration, and the opportunity to gain qualifications in this field.

Please note that you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check with Fulbridge Social Care and successfully complete one of our induction assessments prior to any placements being offered.

We require individuals who have the confidence, patience, and skill set to successfully work with our service users and make a positive impact on their lives. In this role, you will be part of a team supporting service users throughout the day with tasks such as meal preparation, personal care, cleaning, and shopping.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Build strong professional relationships with service users and other staff members.
2. Maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment for service users to live and work in.
3. Keep up to date with all communication and information systems.
4. Attend and actively participate in meetings as appropriate.
5. Protect service users from any form of abuse from staff, visitors, or other service users.
6. Write accurate reports for reviews and keep written records for monitoring purposes.
7. Attend work reliably and punctually, following a set shift pattern.
8. Ensure you stay up to date with all procedures and policy changes.
9. Take responsible care for the health and safety of yourself and others.
10. Undertake any other additional duties relevant to the post.

Person Specification:

1. Ability to form professional relationships with service users.
2. Ability to read, understand, and write clear and accurate reports.
3. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with service users in various ways.
4. Willingness to participate in all activities and go wherever service users want to go.
5. Ability to work as directed, complete tasks reliably, and maintain high standards.
6. Willingness to participate in training and development.
7. Ability to follow a work pattern and attend punctually and reliably.
8. Understanding of effective teamwork.
9. Awareness of health, safety, and welfare considerations for service users.