Job summary
Were all about possibilities. Are you?
Are you an outgoing, energetic person? Do you know all the best local cafes to visit?Are you a whizz with computer games? Or enjoy a strum on the guitar?
Become a Support Worker
What matters to the people we support matters to us. Its their life, their way.
We are looking for someone to our join our amazing team supporting 3 people with mental health needs who live in Oban. They all who all enjoy getting out and about in their community to join in local events, love shopping, cinema and more..
You will be working in their homes, so its important you can connect, share interests and be interested. You should be available to work 24-hour shifts across the week including sleep-in shifts and alternate weekends.
So, if you enjoy building meaningful relationships and think you could plan, communicate and deliver support with and alongside people, then this is the place for you.
Affinity Trust does not presently hold a Sponsorship Licence and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a Licence
Main duties of the job
What will you do?
Supporting people is really important but its not all shopping trips and cafes. We also support people to take their medication, make healthy lifestyle choices or maintain their home in a way they are safe and well.
If you want to empower our people in Oban to live the life he chooses, and youshare our values Apply to become a Support Worker today.
Apply today
Ready to do things differently? Submit your application.
Were committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Please contact our recruitment team for further information:recruitment@affinitytrust.org.
Check out more opportunities on our careers page:https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/careers/job-search/
This advert may close early if the people we support find their new support worker or sufficient applicants are received
About us
What will we do?
We provide a package of benefits that make it that bit easier to be your best and wecan also support you to achieve a diploma in Health and Social Care and pursue a career that takes on more responsibility,
We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives, ensuring that they have maximum opportunities and choice for developing new skills and leading fulfilling, varied, are valued and live socially inclusive lifestyles where their rights, dignity and safety is protected.
Key Responsibilities
1. To identify and develop with each person an outcome based support plan, risk assessment and person centered plan which are reviewed and updated regularly
2. To assist the people we support with routine personal and domestic tasks, including personal care, household tasks and cleaning and promote a healthy lifestyle when shopping, meal planning, cooking and choosing activities
3. To monitor and promote each person's health and well being, ensuring that each person has a Health Action Plan, that medical help is sought when needed, dental, eye, hearing and other check-ups or treatment are undertaken and that changes inhealth and wellbeing are reported
4. To assist the people we support to participate in their chosen social, educational, leisure and sporting activities in the local community, taking into account their culture, faith, gender and sexuality and where desired, to support individuals to access volunteering or employment opportunities
5. To assist the person to improve his/her knowledge, skills and abilities through planned learning activities and experiences
6. To enable the people we support to keep and make new friends and keep in contact with family, friends and people in the neighbourhood and develop a circle of support
7. To enable the people we support to participate in the running of the service, offering meaningful choices and supporting them to make decisions which affect them and other
8. To administer medication when required, in accordance with policies and procedures and after completion of medication assessment
9. To liaise with other people involved with the person we support, including GP, Care Manager, family, day opportunities and other agencies
10.To assist the people we support with their benefits, budgeting and management of personal monies within the framework of the individuals financial assessment, where required
11.To foster good communication with each person we support, learning how best to communicate and to use their preferred method of communication
12.To enable people to access holidays of their choice and support where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives, ensuring that they have maximum opportunities and choice for developing new skills and leading fulfilling, varied, are valued and live socially inclusive lifestyles where their rights, dignity and safety is protected.
Key Responsibilities
1. To identify and develop with each person an outcome based support plan, risk assessment and person centered plan which are reviewed and updated regularly
2. To assist the people we support with routine personal and domestic tasks, including personal care, household tasks and cleaning and promote a healthy lifestyle when shopping, meal planning, cooking and choosing activities
3. To monitor and promote each person's health and well being, ensuring that each person has a Health Action Plan, that medical help is sought when needed, dental, eye, hearing and other check-ups or treatment are undertaken and that changes inhealth and wellbeing are reported
4. To assist the people we support to participate in their chosen social, educational, leisure and sporting activities in the local community, taking into account their culture, faith, gender and sexuality and where desired, to support individuals to access volunteering or employment opportunities
5. To assist the person to improve his/her knowledge, skills and abilities through planned learning activities and experiences
6. To enable the people we support to keep and make new friends and keep in contact with family, friends and people in the neighbourhood and develop a circle of support
7. To enable the people we support to participate in the running of the service, offering meaningful choices and supporting them to make decisions which affect them and other
8. To administer medication when required, in accordance with policies and procedures and after completion of medication assessment
9. To liaise with other people involved with the person we support, including GP, Care Manager, family, day opportunities and other agencies
10.To assist the people we support with their benefits, budgeting and management of personal monies within the framework of the individuals financial assessment, where required
11.To foster good communication with each person we support, learning how best to communicate and to use their preferred method of communication
12.To enable people to access holidays of their choice and support where appropriate
Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of Person Centred Support, choice and empowerment. Basic understanding of Health and Safety. Training/knowledge in relevant areas.
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Driving Licence and business insurance (if specified for the role) Willingness to work towards Qualifications & Credit Framework Diploma (QCF) or Level 2 Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SQV) and complete all sector training.
Desirable
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Diploma (QCF) or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in providing support for others, including personal care. Previous experience as a Support Worker or similar sector experience. Experience of lone working. Experience in administering medication.
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Available to work variable shifts (inc. nights or sleep-ins where appropriate) and flexible hours (as per rota, inc. weekends, bank holidays) Committed to equal opportunities and diversity Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) Check and eligibility to work in the UK.
Skills, Competency & Values
Essential
- Communication verbal and written - Basic numeracy, literacy and admin skills. Good listening skills, communicates effectively (Inc. Written) Values Demonstrates company values. Self-motivated and enthusiastic to learn new skills. Demonstrates an inclusive approach at work and supportive to colleagues. Committed - Committed and motivated towards working with adults with a disability, desire to continuously learn. Practical Approach - Logical with a practical common-sense approach to situations. Able to support others to carry out domestic tasks. Team -Team player, positively contributes towards the team. Skills and interests match the person
Desirable
- Able to help a person develop own social relationships and friendships. Able to create and identify opportunities to help a person participate in community activities
Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of Person Centred Support, choice and empowerment. Basic understanding of Health and Safety. Training/knowledge in relevant areas.
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Driving Licence and business insurance (if specified for the role) Willingness to work towards Qualifications & Credit Framework Diploma (QCF) or Level 2 Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SQV) and complete all sector training.
Desirable
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Diploma (QCF) or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in providing support for others, including personal care. Previous experience as a Support Worker or similar sector experience. Experience of lone working. Experience in administering medication.
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Available to work variable shifts (inc. nights or sleep-ins where appropriate) and flexible hours (as per rota, inc. weekends, bank holidays) Committed to equal opportunities and diversity Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) Check and eligibility to work in the UK.
Skills, Competency & Values
Essential
- Communication verbal and written - Basic numeracy, literacy and admin skills. Good listening skills, communicates effectively (Inc. Written) Values Demonstrates company values. Self-motivated and enthusiastic to learn new skills. Demonstrates an inclusive approach at work and supportive to colleagues. Committed - Committed and motivated towards working with adults with a disability, desire to continuously learn. Practical Approach - Logical with a practical common-sense approach to situations. Able to support others to carry out domestic tasks. Team -Team player, positively contributes towards the team. Skills and interests match the person
Desirable
- Able to help a person develop own social relationships and friendships. Able to create and identify opportunities to help a person participate in community activities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
