Support Worker

Job Description

To provide a professional and residential care service to all Service Users and to promote the development of the individual's full potential.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • To ensure that high standards of professional care and practices for service users are established and maintained, including appropriate attention to their physical, cultural, social, educational, recreational and emotional needs.

  • To participate in the decision making process concerning future plans for each service user within their home environment.

  • To prepare reports and to participate in case reviews on each service user.

  • To ensure that service user's medication is administered as prescribed by the General Practitioner for Action for Care Limited.

  • To undertake 'Keyworker' responsibilities.

  • To promote and contribute towards effective communication within the residential staff team and between service user and staff, to ensure that continuity of care is maintained.

  • To contribute towards the maintenance of sound administrative practices within the home; to establish and maintain a detailed case recording system for each resident.

  • To undertake sleeping-in duties.

  • To participate in and contribute to staff training and development programmes as and when required.

  • To assist as necessary in the overall running of the home and to provide assistance where necessary.

  • To deploy volunteers effectively and supervise students and trainees as appropriate.

  • To assist in fostering, developing and maintaining contacts within the local community.

  • To carry out any other duties as required.

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