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. Hours of work are flexible to meet the needs of the people we support including evenings and weekends .You will work as part of a team and independently; using your own initiative whilst ensuring the needs of the person you are supporting, are met.

Do you have recent or prior experience within Social Care or a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others? Are you currently seeking a new career with an employer that can offer genuine progression pathways and subsidised qualification and education opportunities? We have a range of permanent positions in the area of West Lothian- Livingston,Scotland that are offering full time and part time careers for anyone that has social care experience, we are also open to applications from anyone that displays a strong desire to build a successful career in the social care sector. Key Responsibilities: - Supporting service users with diverse backgrounds and support requirements - Displaying the emotional resilience to support service users with challenging behaviour and loneliness - Working to a flexible schedule, including nightshifts, weekends and bank holidays - Administering medication, changing dressings and basic meal preparation

As a Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire you will become part of a fantastic team. Every day is different, but here are just some of the duties you will do: • Assistance with daily life tasks including personal care, medication and mealtimes. • Escort and assist in and around the service, at external events and appointments. • Supporting our Person Centred approach, encouraging maximum independence for our customers and helping to achieve individual aspirations. • Maintain up to date and accurate records.

You will be supporting service users to live an independent life with bespoke levels of support in various areas in West Lothian. Our Support Workers provide a person centred approach of support, which makes our service very flexible and adaptable to each individual’s needs. Support needs can range from: enabling a person to participate in their personal care, medication, liaising with healthcare professionals, domestic tasks, emotional and social support. You would also be required to record and report daily activities to ensure continued accurate support for our service users.

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.