New Choices - Support Worker (NC SW 2024 / 25)

SUPPORT WORKER - £12.00 PER HOUR various hours are available from Full time. Successful Candidates will be in confirmed in post following a satisfactory six month probationary period. New Choices is a new company owned by Bradford Council. New Choices will be delivers day services and support to approximately 260 across the district in 19 locations and supported by 190 staff. This is a very exciting time for learning disability services in Bradford as New Choices will be transforming the way in which day services operate. New Choices is an exciting venture with a vision to give people the support and skills they need to achieve their aspirations and outcomes and being co-contributors to their local communities. The management team are committed to being innovative and flexible, working in partnership with the people who use the services and the staff, putting them at the heart of shaping its future. We are recruiting in the Keighley, Shipley and Cottingley area of Bradford. About the role Our Mission: The best life possible Our Vision: People with learning disabilities should be able to live within their communities with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. This job is important because: At New Choices staff are trained to support people using Person-centred Active Support (PCAS), namely:

• Making sure that you support people to be as involved as possible in every moment of their lives
• Offering people opportunities to be involved as often as possible, in the way that best suits them, e.g. as little or as much as they like
• Offering 'just enough' support to ensure people succeed
• Ensuring that people, you support make as many choices as possible, so they remain in control
• Keeping the people we support and yourself safe by following government and industry guidelines and wearing the correct PPE at all times
The role holder will
• Support people with learning disabilities to the highest standard and in line with their support plan, cultural needs and wishes
• Support people with personal care if required, which may include toileting and bathing, in line with their support plan
• Support and encourage people to make choices and life decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act requirements
• Assist and encourage people to engage in everyday home, social, leisure and work-related activities, according to the individual's choice
• people with their health needs as required, e.g. taking medication and liaising with their carers if they are unwell or have changing health needs
• Keep accurate and up to date records using internal IT systems
• Support people with their finances when accessing day time opportunities with New Choices, where necessary, and in line with New Choices guidelines.
• Promote health, safety and well-being of the people we support
• Work positively with colleagues, families and external organisations and professionals.
• Look for opportunities to use Personalised Technology to increase people's independence
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Improve the support provided by discussing any new ideas
• Participate in learning and development opportunities as required
• Safeguarding - protect the people being supported from abuse/poor practice by undertaking Safeguarding Adults Training so you understand how, when and who to report concerns to
• Adhere to and maintain New Choices Health and Safety policies, standards and guidelines at all times
• Carry out a range of duties and undertake any other duties as specified from time to time in accordance with New Choices business requirements
  
  Value the views of others
• Are kind and thoughtful to others
• Have a positive outlook
• Are tolerant of people who have different views
• See the person first not the disability
• Respect others point of view
• Are well-mannered and polite to everyone they come into contact with
• Tackle issues with a positive frame of mind
• Work at a pace comfortable to the person they are supporting
Cares about - we need people who:
• Have a desire to be part of the social care world
• Are enthusiastic about supporting people
• Are patient with people
• Behave in a person-centred way
• Are interested in the people they support
Creative Thinking - we need people who:
• Have a 'can do' attitude
• Think imaginatively
• Communicate positively with people using a range of methods
• Are enthusiastic
• Use their initiative
• Present themselves confidently
• Freely express their views and asks questions
Person-Centred 'must haves' - we need people who have:
• Ability to maintain records accurately on paper and electronic systems
• Numerical skills, in order to keep records and provide advice to people about their money
• Ability to work on their own and as part of a team
• Self-motivated
• Patience and trustworthiness
• Ability to liaise and maintain effective links with external agencies and other professionals
• Ability to advocate for people we support where necessary
• Commitment to equal opportunities and rights for people with learning disabilities
• The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the people we support
• The ability to assist with personal care
• The ability to produce reports and documentation when required and attend relevant meetings
• An understanding of and the ability to adhere to policies relating to confidentiality
• Although not essential. Holding a driving licence and a willingness to drive for the company is desirable.
  
  Salary: £12.00 per hour
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (or entitlement from a substantive post)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to award winning training and development
• A company pension scheme (or pension scheme from a substantive post)