Support Worker

Purpose of the Job:

Provide a complete range of social, physical and personal care to older people that are living with dementia or frailty, promoting independence at all times.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and emotional support to people we support that are staying on the units.
• Support people we support to regain their independent living skills by working in a way that promotes independence and by implementing plans set by OTs and physiotherapists.
• Encouraging people we support to participate in activities on the unit, and deliver 1:1 activities with people if they prefer that.
• Keep clear, understandable and succinct care records, and notify the Team Leader of any concerns they have about people we support.
• Be responsible for reporting any safeguarding concerns to the Team Leader and act in accordance with our policy & local procedure.
• Attend regular one-to-one meetings, team meetings, and training courses, and ensure mandatory training is in date at all times.
• Support the Team Leader to deliver a safe and effective service.
• Ensure that requirements of current national guidance are being met and delivered in line with the regulator of the service.
• Promote inclusively, embrace diversity and ensure equality and ensure that people we support are at the centre of their care at all times.

Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD – A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

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