Support Worker (Roxburghshire)

Purpose

• To support individuals with learning disabilities and/or any other support need to live as independently as possible in their own homes, managing the day to days tasks required to keep them and their living environments safe.


• To empower individuals to experience the lifestyle of their choice, through offering practical assistance, guidance, encouragement and support to develop and maintain skills and interests.


• Assisting with daily living tasks, promoting wellbeing, and following individual support plans.

Responsibilities

• To assist the person in accordance with their Individual Support Plan, including reviewing and updating person centred plans as appropriate.


• To offer practical assistance as may be needed by the person, while always encouraging independence, in areas such as shopping, budgeting, preparing meals and snacks, cleaning and laundry.


• To help the person to maintain their tenancy through providing guidance and practical assistance, including carrying out safety checks.


• Support with paying bills, budgeting and dealing with correspondence, getting along with neighbours and negotiating with the housing provider


• To assist the person with their personal care needs where relevant, including dressing and undressing, having a bath or shower, using the toilet and needs associated with the person's mobility, always respecting the person's dignity and privacy.


• To assist the person in areas relevant to their health, including healthy lifestyle choices, ordering, and collecting prescriptions and supporting with administration of prescribed medication, making, and attending appointments and understanding and following advice from health professionals.


• To support the person to develop and maintain a network of friendships and relationships.


• To support the person's access to social, recreational and employment opportunities.


• To respect and support the person in expressing and following their cultural and religious beliefs.

• To recognise needs associated with the person's disability and provide appropriate support.


• To work in accordance with organisational guidelines whilst empowering individuals to develop skills, recognising the person's potential vulnerability.


• To support the person in raising any concern or complaints, ensuring that this is dealt with promptly, thoroughly, and sensitively.


• To work with the person and their families, colleagues in the support team, line management, social work, and others.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Empathetic, patient, and non-judgmental attitude.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Willingness to undertake training and follow policies and procedures.


• Flexibility to work in any/all areas where there is a business need.


• Previous experience in a similar role is often an advantage, but not always essential.


• To register with the SSSC within 3 months of employment.


• Relevant qualifications, such as a SVQ3 in health & social care or equivalent, required or a commitment to complete in line with your SSSC requirements.


• A driving licence is not essential however is welcomed for this role.