Alabaré Christian Care Centres

Alabaré Christian Care and Support

JOB DESCRIPTION (D4C)

The purpose of this job description is to indicate the general level of responsibility and standards expected of the post. The detailed duties may vary or develop over time according to needs without changing the nature or level of responsibility of the post.

Job title:Support Worker – AlabaréHome and Community (Domiciliary Care)

Reporting to:TheManager / Support Co-ordinator

Based in:Salisbury but covering approx.25 mile radius of Salisbury

Hours of work:Shift rota pattern, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Job Summary:

This position calls for a flexible approach and will involve the delivery of all aspects of Care promoting independence at all times and Support aimed at assisting clients to maintain their accommodation and have fulfilling lives..

Objectives:

To support Service users in their own accommodation. To ensure they remain safe and secure in their homes. Supporting each to have responsibility and control of their own lives. Encouraging individuals to do as much as possible for themselves in order to maintain healthy and independence.

Key Performance Areas

General:

Support/Care directed by a specific funded support agreement which has been assessed by social care managers, client and their families and Alabaré.

To manage your own case load of service users and be active in the planning and implementation of care in conjunction with and supported by Support Co-ordinator.

To provide practical support to management including specific areas of administration and record keeping relating to the statutory requirements.

Responsibilities:

To support clients in their life choices including day opportunities, leisure activitiesand provide support to participate in activities.

To assist with practical social care tasks in the home, menu planning, cooking, shopping and budgeting, money management, benefit claims and accommodation sustainment.

To support and assist, where necessary, in the provision of a client’s personal care needs and prompting of medication
Support maintenance of a healthy diet and lifestyle.

To support service users to attend appointments.

May be required to support client/s on holidays.

You will be responsible for following the agreed support/activity plan/programme and conducting reviews.

To complete all required paper work.

To provide support and assist in training Care Support Workers.

To ensure that the residents are treated with respect and that their dignity is maintained at all times.

Promote and support residents to maintain relationships outside of the home with residents’ families, friends and within the local community.

Prompting of any medication following Alabaré Christian Care Centres guidelines.

To take an active role in staff/residents meetings.

Maintain confidentiality in respect of residents and staff and ACCC as an organisation at all times.

To be committed to personal development through appropriate training. For example statutory requirements and NVQ accreditation or equivalent.

To attend regular individual personal support and supervision sessions, appraisals and be responsible to the line managers.

To maintain professional boundaries at all times.

To be able to be positive about the organisation at all times.

Work as part of the flexible 7 day week rota including weekends, bank holidays.

To cover sleepovers when required

To adopt a flexible and willing approach to any further duties not listed that may be considered reasonable within the general area of activity.

Attend regular staff team meetings.

To work collaboratively with other agencies and services where appropriate

Attend training, conferences and workshops as requested.

Attend relevant external meetings as requested by your Line Manager.

Work at all times to maintain Alabaré’s policies and procedure with regard to confidentiality, equal opportunities, anti-discrimination and health and safety.

Cover for other members of the team, as requested by your Line Manager.

Support the Mission, Vision, Values and Christian ethos of Alabaré in a responsible and positive way on all occasions.

To be able to get along with others.

To be able to function as a team player.

To be able to accept constructive feedback from your Line Manager.

To be able to follow work rules.

The job role as described will be reviewed from time to time and where necessary be amended. The Job Description also forms the basis at annual discussion of the Company’s Appraisal Programme.

Signed …………………………………. Date……………………….

ALABARE CHRISTIAN CARE AND SUPPORT ARE STRIVING TO BE

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Alabaré Christian Care Centres is a company limited by guarantee, trading as Alabaré Christian Care & Support.

Registered in England No. 2604011Registered Charity No. 1006504

Head Office: Riverside House, 2 Watt Road, Salisbury SP2 7UD

PERSON SPECIFICATION

SUPPORT WORKER (D4c) -Home and Community

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

Understanding and knowledge of adults with learning difficulties.

Hold a N.V.Q 2 in Care or relevant experience and be prepared to work towards level 3
Good Knowledge of preparing Risk Assessments and Careplans
To be able to cover on a flexible rota to include some evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays and sleep-ins.
Keen and self-motivated attitude.
Ability to support the Homes manager and team, to ensure maintenance records required by government legislation are upheld and in date,e.g. fire records, health and safety, COSHH, medication and clients files.

Able to use own initiative.
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Encourage the clients to work towards achieving their goals
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Ability to work as part of a small staff team.
Good time keeping required.
Car Driver and use of own car

DESIRABLE QUALITIES

Understanding and knowledge of adults with dementia, autism and epilepsy desirable

A variety of interest and skills.
Knowledge of keyworker system.
Knowledge of challenging behaviour
Knowledge of the benefit system.

15th August 2014