Support Worker at Lily Residential Services

at  Dorset Councils

Dorchester DT1 1DE, , United Kingdom -

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Immediate21 Jan, 2025GBP 26655 Annual21 Oct, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

The Role: Support Worker
In this role you will form part of the team working in our projects across Weymouth, Dorchester & Ferndown. We provide our young residents with a space to grown with confidence, enhance their self-esteem and develop the life skills require to live independently.

As a Support Worker, you will:

  • in full consultation with the residents, ensure all needs and goals are identified and addressed in a support plan
  • promote person centred planning and involvement
  • support plans are regularly reviewed and evaluated
  • maintain accurate records daily, to a high standard
  • involve residents in any decision about their support and future plans in order to maximise service user choice
  • liaise with other appropriate services, acting as advocate and support for individuals to ensure they receive appropriate support services
  • to take residents shopping, to appointments i.e. doctors, care reviews, job centre appointments, etc.
  • help and support residents to prepare meals and snacks
  • support residents keep their home clean and tidy
  • undertake regular property inspection and room checks liaising with environmental officer
  • to provide verbal feedback and written records to The Lily Housing Project Management as required in respect of resident situations
  • promote residents to identify training needs, education and / or work experience and assist in finding suitable courses and/ or work experience
  • assist residents, in partnership with other agencies, to obtain where appropriate suitable employment, attend educational activities and courses and vocational work
  • support residents in obtaining IDs, opening bank accounts, claiming relevant benefits, and attending appointments
  • assist residents with applying for local authority home choice, looking for properties in the private sector and provide guidance and support with move-on – liaise with projects move on advisor
  • you will be required to have your own transport and ensure it is insured appropriately for the nature of your work
  • you are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives
  • ideally you will have experience in a support worker setting and hold, or are working towards, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or equivalent
  • however, we welcome those new to the field who can demonstrate a strong passion towards improving young people’s lives and a desire to develop a vocation in support work. Full training will be provided
  • you are reliable, compassionate, and have excellent communication skills
  • a driving license is required

Responsibilities:

Please refer the Job description for details


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

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Dorchester DT1 1DE, United Kingdom