Job Locations: Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Batley amp; Cleckheaton.
A support worker is someone who looks after the well-being of people in their daily lives. They help people living with different physical disabilities and mental health needs to live their lives more independently and support them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support. The role of a support worker is so varied - each person has unique needs, which makes the job unique too. The day-to-day job of a support worker differs depending on the needs of the person they are supporting. This can include helping people to carry out their daily tasks to take care of themselves, teaching new skills, providing emotional support, and ensuring they are living a fulfilled life. The role is primarily focused on enabling and supporting people to live their lives as independently as they can. At Lifeways, we support people with a diverse range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries and mental health needs. As a support worker, you may find yourself working in a variety of settings, including people’s own homes, in health and social care settings such as supported living services or care homes, and out in the community. Support work involves helping people who require care and support to live as independently as they can. Support work is a very varied job as every person that requires support has individual, unique needs - this means that no two days in support work are the same. There are many roles and responsibilities of a support worker, including: Providing physical support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care. Providing emotional support for an individual and their families. Supporting and helping with health care needs, including routine checks or administering medication. Encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests. Teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and paying for bills. Working with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards. Making friends is often difficult for the people we support, and so a key responsibility of support work is promoting and planning meaningful days. This can be supporting people to enjoy their hobbies and interests, helping them to get involved in community groups, or encouraging them to learn a new skill like cooking or painting. For many people we support, communication is not easy. An important aspect of the job is understanding how the person communicates and how others can best communicate with them.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Essential
Desirable
To complete all training courses
YES
YES
To make sure to attend all shadowing during induction process
YES (as training will be provided)
To coordinate SU GP, Hair dressers and Hospital appointments etc
YES (as training will be provided)
To liaise with the utility services to activate main supply and other such related tasks for budgeting and family liaising
YES (as training will be provided)
To identify what health issues the service users have, so accurate support can be delivered
YES (as training will be provided)
To wear all PPE during care calls and be prepared to be have a Spot Check carried out at any time while on a care call
YES (as training will be provided)
To use assertiveness skills to work with staff into best practice and in teamwork
YES
To make sure that your line manager is aware of your Annual Leave with all care rota systems with annual leave and care call coverage within care planner and birdie
YES (as training will be provided)
To update your line manager on all your work life balance concerns
YES (as training will be provided)
To make sure all staff and SU contact details are uptodate in your planner incase of an urgent need.
YES (as training will be provided)
To conform to all Policies and Procedures laid down by the organisation in respect of carrying out these duties and in other administrative aspects of the business, as relevant.
YES (as training will be provided)
To ensure proper filing of reports and documents, with due regard to the provisions of The GDPR, as appropriate.
YES
To have a clear understanding of the organisations mission statement and other aspects of service.
YES (as training will be provided)
To attend all trainings organised by OTC.
YES
To attend all supervisions /appraisals organised by OTC.
YES
To undergo training including residential training in the country with prior notice. To be able to use and complete all software Apps on your Mobile Device such as Birdie, Care Planner. QCS and other nominated apps and also the training portal v