Social care - Support Worker

Job Description:

To develop trusting relationships with service users to encourage then to express their needs, views and concerns.

To assist service users in drawing up care plans and person-centred plans which reflect their needs and wishes, encourage choice, independence and inclusion as well as opportunities for new experiences.

To enable service users to be fully involved, where practical, in the running of their own life, including cooking, cleaning, shopping and washing whilst encouraging choice and independence.

To provide personal care for service users, as needed, which may include assisting with washing, dressing, using the toilet and nutrition that the personal dignity and rights of the individual are respected at all times, using appropriate manual handling methods and equipment.

To encourage service users in meeting their cultural and spiritual needs and in expressing their personal identity.

To work within and promote the Adult and Children's safeguarding policies of Carlisle Mencap, Cumbria's Adult Social Care and Children's Services.

To fully implement individual care plans and person-centred plans.

To be responsible for the safe storage and administration of medication, as required.

To enable service users to make full use of the community facilities and accompany them in leisure pursuits.

To uphold the vision and good standing of Carlisle Mencap.

To liaise with families and other agencies as required.

To maintain confidentiality at all times.

To work as part of a team to provide a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

It is mandatory to undertake a range of training specific to the position including the Care Certificate. You may be given the opportunity to progress onto RQF Level 2 diploma in Adult Social Care.