Support Worker

To build professional relationships with the young people and other staff at your establishment and throughout the company and disengage from these appropriately.
To do everything possible to maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in, this will involve domestic duties.
To learn about our individual's specific needs and help meet those needs in the most appropriate wat following all policies and procedures.
To assist young people with their medical and welfare needs and to report as required, which may include the administration of emergency 'when required' medication.
To support our young people, maintain their personal cleanliness, general hygiene and appearance, this may include intimate care, following individual care plan.
To keep up to date with all communication/information systems.
Attend and take an active part in meetings as appropriate.
To assist or be a Keyworker/Personal Tutor for 1 or more young people as required/needed.
To support young people towards managing their own behaviour by using the skills and approved approaches.
To promote equality, acknowledging individual differences and uphold the rights and responsibilities of our young people and staff.
Do everything possible to safeguard our young people from any form of abuse from staff, visitors or each other.
To accurate reports and keep written records for monitoring purposes as required.
To attend all training as required and be prepared to achieve qualifications appropriate to the role at any particular time as specified by the company.
To actively promote learning during all programmes and activities during residential, leisure and/or classroom situations.
Attend work reliably and punctually and to follow a work pattern as required to fulfil the role which will include early mornings, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays and be prepared to work overtime if the need arises to maintain the quality standard.
To support our young people when preparing for and undergoing any transfer from one residential setting to another.
Ensure that you keep yourself up to date with all procedures and policy changes.
To drive company vehicles and transport young people following training and assessment (for this you will need to hold a full driving license).
You have a duty (under Health & Safety Legislation) to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of others. This means having an understanding of hazards in the workplace, comply with safety rules and procedures and ensure that anything you do or don't do does not put yourself or others at risk. This includes contributing to a safe and secure environment for our young people.
Undertake any other additional duties as required, which are relevant to the post.