Support Worker (*Female Only)

Job Description Job title: Support worker  Accountable to: Local management team  Work area: Designated locality or neighbourhood Hours of work As agreed The main objectives of the post  1.
To provide high-quality person-centred support to individuals, both within their homes and in the community, in accordance with the Key's aims and principles and the Codes of Conduct and  Practice issued by the Scottish Social Services Council.  2.
To help individuals plan their support, accessing both formal and informal support networks, and  to promote the rights and choices of the people you support.   3.
To constantly monitor the quality and appropriateness of support, and to ensure good 'team work' is developed and maintained between all people involved in a person's support.  Responsibilities with people who are supported  1.
To build warm, caring, and positive relationships with people receiving support, and to keep the  individual's best interests in mind at all times.  2.
To provide direct practical help, advice and guidance to individuals in all areas of their life as  required.
This support should at all times respect the person's rights and personal dignity and  value, and should be provided in a manner that is entirely non-discriminatory, sensitive (to needs  and wants), image enhancing, and empowering.  3.
Areas of support activity may include; personal care (including intimate areas of self-care such  as washing, dressing or using the toilet), domestic home care, financial matters (including  maximising income and managing expenditure), emotional and physical wellbeing, education or  employment, and general social or leisure areas (including making and maintaining  friendships/relationships).  4.
To work creatively to help individuals recognise achievements, celebrate successes, assist  informed decision making, identify problems and find ways of resolving them, and to take  advantage of opportunities, gain new experiences, and develop life-skills and confidence.  5.
To use person-centred planning tools to help individuals (along with other important people in  their lives) identify future aspirations, and current support needs and preferences, and consider  how these can best be met.   6.
To support individuals to co-ordinate their own formal and informal support (families, friends  and other interested people), or where necessary or desired to co-ordinate this support on their  behalf.
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To liaise with other agencies with and on behalf of individuals to enable access to appropriate  resources and services (including specialist services).  8.
Where individuals share accommodation to help them live together positively, share  responsibilities (including running their home), identify common issues and concerns and find  solutions to problems.  9.
To support advocacy (whether it be self-advocacy, citizen or group advocacy), and to promote  active participation within Key.   General  1.
To communicate effectively, and to work positively and co-operatively with managers, other  employees, workers from other agencies and members of the public (including family and friends  of individuals who are supported) – and to keep supported individuals as the main focus of your  efforts.  2.
To take your personal and professional development seriously, at work this will include your  active involvement in supervision, and also (where identified as appropriate) taking part in  meetings, forums, and training.  3.
To maintain records in a wide range of areas (including using non-writing based methods such  as graphics/photos, audio/visual tapes, computers etc…).  4.
To understand issues of confidentiality in relation to your work and individuals who are  supported and to ensure this is maintained.  5.
To provide support, or be available to provide support, in line with agreed practice/local  arrangements; which is likely to include participating in a rota, sleep-over cover, and a range of  fixed time or flexible time arrangements, including on-call arrangements.  6.
To help ensure that people's homes are safe, secure and comfortable by offering support,  undertaking tasks directly, and where appropriate arranging servicing/repairs, and/or advising  line manager of concerns or reporting direct to relevant others.   7.
To be aware of the Health and Safety Policy of Key and understand your own responsibilities  within this, and to actively use risk assessment practices (to avoid or minimise risk) in all areas of  your work and support.  8.
To be aware of and follow all procedures and practices of Key (as laid out in the Procedures  Handbook).  9.
To conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the expectations of other bodies (eg, Service  Level Agreements/Contracts with funding agencies, the Care Inspectorate, and Scottish Social  Services Council).  10.
To undertake other duties within the main objectives of the post as requested by people you  support, colleagues, or by your line manager.
About The Role ·         Are you committed to making a difference to the lives of the people we support?
·         Do you have a have a positive attitude?
·         Are you committed to a person-centred approach?
  Then you could be Key!
We are recruiting for female Support Workers to join our well-established team in Bearsden, working with "Kate" a young woman with autism and a learning disability.
Kate lives in her own home and has her own car.  Kate is seeking support with all aspects of her life, including personal care, taking care of her home and finances as well as developing and maintaining full and active participation in the local community.  Kate is very sociable and loves being out and about, she is happy to try new activities.  Kate has a real love of animals; she likes to walk dogs and has recently got her own fish and loves taking care of them.  Kate is kind, funny and really interested in others.
A commitment to a person-centred approach is essential and experience of working with people with learning disabilities is desirable.
Applicants should be able to work flexibly as part of the team, we provide 24 hour care each day with shift patterns including early shifts, backshifts, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers.
Successful applicants must also have a driving licence.
Key provides excellent professional supervision, support and training, including access to the SVQ Framework and a chance to really make a difference to people's lives.
Join us and  make every day matter !
No experience necessary!
Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.
If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract because you have other commitments, we also have opportunities to join our register of relief workers who provide support based on their availability.  We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest convenience as we may be able to offer interview at an earlier date to shortlisted candidates.
If you would like to arrange an informal chat to find out more, please contact Lindsay Williamson, Support & Development Manager on 0141 956 3989 or email ****** *Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 applies in relation to the occupational requirement for this post.
Skills Needed About The Company People we support are actively involved in everything we do through our strong partnership with TAG (The Advisory Group) - a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation run by disabled people.
TAG supports people to play a central role, alongside our Board of Directors, in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring the quality of our services.
You can find out more about Key and TAG's partnership here .
Company Culture For over 30 years, Key has been making a positive impact in the lives of countless individuals across Scotland.
Their commitment to person-centered support and community inclusion continues to be a driving force behind their work.
Desired Criteria Required Criteria Closing Date Sunday 15th December, 2024