Support Worker

About the role

MyTime Reigate are a day care provider for adults who have a learning disability with epilepsy, sensory impairment, complex physical and/or social needs.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic support worker who can work flexibly within our day service provision.

Our service offers a broad spectrum of tailored day opportunities through centre‑based and community activities, helping people to improve their social skills whilst supporting them to participate in new experiences.

We remain passionate about people, delivering person‑centred care through extensive therapeutic activity‑based support.

Responsibilities

• Drive a manual transmission vehicle and hold a clean UK driving licence with no endorsements or convictions.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with people who use the service, colleagues and other professionals, maintaining professional relationships.
• Attend to care needs identified within the care plan, ensuring respect, privacy and dignity at all times.
• Involve people in the development of their own care and support.
• Maintain the safety of people by alerting senior staff to any identified risks, whether perceived or actual.
• Work with individuals in a respectful and person‑centred way.
• Demonstrate a sound awareness of safeguarding issues and be clear about roles and responsibilities to report, respond to and share information in relation to Safeguarding Adults, Safeguarding Children, Domestic Abuse and Public Protection.
• Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which you work.
• Undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
• Contribute to a health and safety working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and Trust policies, and preventing and controlling health‑care associated infections.
• Actively participate in a personal development planning process via supervision and appraisal.

Qualifications and conditions

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; this role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship.
• Must be able to drive a manual‑transmission vehicle.

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