Support workers

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service in Colchester, Essex, is seeking a caring and reliable Support Worker to provide person-centred assistance to a young lady. The role focuses on helping her enjoy a positive and meaningful quality of life while nurturing independence, confidence and participation in everyday activities.

You will assist with meals, accompany her on walks and outdoor activities, plan engaging activities and provide companionship while maintaining dignity,

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is preferred.
• Ability to follow care plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, respectful and person-centred support.
• Support with simple cooking and meal preparation.
• Encourage and accompany her on walks and other outdoor activities.
• Plan and participate in fun, enjoyable and meaningful activities.
• Provide companionship and positive social interaction.
• Encourage independence and support her to make her own choices.
• Support her to develop confidence and life skills.
• Ensure her dignity, privacy and wellbeing are maintained at all times.
• Follow agreed care and support plans.
• Report any concerns regarding her health, safety or wellbeing appropriately.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and other relevant care procedures.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Reliable

Friendly

Good communicator

Independent worker

Respectful

Job description

We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Support Worker to provide person-centred support to a young lady in Colchester, Essex.

The role is focused on helping her enjoy a positive and meaningful quality of life while encouraging independence, confidence and participation in everyday activities.

Main responsibilities

• Provide friendly, respectful and person-centred support.
• Support with simple cooking and meal preparation.
• Encourage and accompany her on walks and other outdoor activities.
• Plan and participate in fun, enjoyable and meaningful activities.
• Provide companionship and positive social interaction.
• Encourage independence and support her to make her own choices.
• Support her to develop confidence and life skills.
• Ensure her dignity, privacy and wellbeing are maintained at all times.
• Follow agreed care and support plans.
• Report any concerns regarding her health, safety or wellbeing appropriately.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and other relevant care procedures.

Skills and experience

The successful applicant should be:

• Caring, patient and compassionate.
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Friendly, positive and approachable.
• A good communicator and listener.
• Able to work independently and use their initiative.
• Respectful of individual choices, dignity and privacy.
• Experienced in care or support work, preferably with young people or adults with additional needs.

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service