Support Worker

We are working closely alongside a local authority in Islington to assist with the appointment of a Support Worker on a 7-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £18.95- £24.89 per hour

Summary:

The Support Worker will contribute to the delivery of effective, person-centred adult social care services within Islington Provider Services. The postholder will support adults with care and support needs to maintain their independence, dignity, wellbeing and quality of life, while promoting choice, inclusion and active participation in daily activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist service users with daily living activities in accordance with their individual care and support plans and assessed needs.
• Encourage individuals to make choices, develop life skills and participate in activities that promote independence and social inclusion.
• Follow health and safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, data protection and risk management requirements.
• Contribute to reviews of care and support plans by providing relevant information about service users' progress, needs and outcomes.

Qualifications:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification would be advantageous.
• A willingness to complete mandatory training and undertake continuing professional development is essential.

Essentials:

• Experience providing practical assistance and emotional support to individuals with varying levels of independence is advantageous.
• Experience promoting person-centred care, dignity, choice and independence is beneficial.

Please Note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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