Care

The role of a Support Worker is integral to the quality of support provision and can be rewarding and inspiring. You will support people to identify and work towards meaningful outcomes, to participate in their community and develop new and maintain existing relationships. You will be working in the person's own home ensuring opportunities to reach their full potential are available. Support needs can range from: enabling a person to participate in their personal care, medication, emotional support, daily living activities, social support and sleepover cover. There will be recording and reporting daily as well as a requirement to follow support plans and risk assessments. You may be required to liaise with medical professionals as needed.

Our support workers support our people using a person centred approach to live in their own homes and to live their lives to their full potential and to feel included in the community. Livingston Service supports 3 people out in the community. Some of our supported people need 24 hour support and others only need short periods of support. We offer a personalised service to meet the individual’s needs this includes support to maintain their tenancies, finances, personal care, health & social support.

Our staff provide care to our Service Users within their own homes. Tasks can include personal care, general household duties, meal preparation and medication prompts/administration. We also offer competitive mileage contribution between Service Users.

Your main duties will include but not be limited to: Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people. Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships. Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.

Social Support- Assisting individuals to engage with their communities by planning and attending outings to various clubs and leisure activities such as day centres, bowling, cinema, swimming etc. Medical Support- Administering and monitoring medication. Personal Care- Assist people to maintain their wellbeing by promoting their personal care which would include assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, arranging visits with professionals such as dentists, doctors or opticians, assisting with incontinence care. Practical Support- Helping people to maintain their tenancy by encouraging daily household tasks such as general housework, laundry, ironing, cooking, shopping.

12- 14 months contract with review to go permanent. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a change or a step up.You will hold the registration and manage the day-to-day business ensuring adherence to statutory regulations.You will have overall responsibility of the management of the carers in the community and the office staff.Reporting to the Directors, duties include championing the care inspectorate standards, growing a strong customer base both private and local authority, maintain records and reporting, managing any complaints, promoting the rights of the service users, training, recruitment, care planning, assessments, managing absence, attending external meetings and personal training and development.