Support Worker
Would you like to work in an organisation that sits in the top 10 best NHS Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Services Trust to work for. This ranking is based on staff feedback in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
Job overview
Support Worker - Full Time - Band 2 - Permanent.
Derby House is a purpose built bungalow and is home to 6 ladies who have a Learning Disability and other associated needs such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Mental health needs, sensory impairment, and epilepsy.
We have a therapeutic approach, within a relaxing and homely environment. We are looking for support staff that can help the ladies lead independent lives where they are at the centre of their care , and support to enable and guide the ladies in achieving wonderful outcomes helping the people we support to live a happy and fulfilled life, by supporting them to develop positive relationships and to be an equal and valued member of their local community.
You will be part of a professional team supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex health needs in the services they access and their wider community. You will be working closely with relatives, carers, friends, advocates, colleagues, other professionals.You will play a key role in promoting and deliver a consistently high-quality, safe, person-centred service that encourages individuals to be as independent as possible in their care and wellbeing, and to enjoy a good quality of life at all times, in an environment of dignity, compassion and respect.
Main duties of the job- Support people using our services in line with their individual care plan to promote as much independence as possible.
- To assist with all aspects of personal care (supporting continence needs, showering, bathing etc.) in accordance with individual’s support needs.
- Participate in the ongoing monitoring of the health (mental and physical) and behaviour of people using the service.
- Reporting and recording all relevant information and reporting to Shift Leader any changes in the person.
- Act as a keyworker for named individuals within the service.
- Support an active and enjoyable lifestyle of individuals, by encouraging a range of leisure and social interests. Support on holidays, as identified in their person-centred plans.
- To provide person centred support as identified within the care plan ensuring respect, privacy, and dignity always.
- Help to maintain and develop relationships between individuals and their families, friends and significant others.
- To support the ladies to prepare their drinks and meals, food shopping and support whilst eating meals with guidelines that may be in place.
Working for our organisation
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within 12 weeks of starting role.
- NVQ level 2
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of caring for someone, either work of family member.
- Experience of working with people with Learning Disability in a care home or day service.
Please note that you are not restricted from applying for this role if you do not identify with these characteristics and all applicants will be considered fairly against the job description.
As a flexible working and friendly organisation, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or any other flexible working patterns.
Gender Pay Gap Action
Women in our Trust are under-represented in some senior grades. We are therefore encouraging women to apply for posts at 8A and above.