Support WorkerNHS
Job summary
In this role, you will support people to live happy, fulfilling lives by promoting independence, wellbeing, dignity, and choice. You will help individuals become active and valued members of their local communities while delivering person-centred support.
As part of a professional and compassionate team, you will support people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex health needs, working closely with families, carers, advocates, colleagues, and other professionals to provide high-quality, safe, and inclusive care.
About Larkfield Larkfield is a beautiful, six-bedded registered care home with nursing services, located in the peaceful village of Charlwood. We are proud of our tranquil setting, just a 30-minute walk from Horley Town Centre and a short drive from Crawley and Gatwick Airport.Registered with the CQC to provide accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care and for treating disease, disorder or injury, Larkfield offers spacious bedrooms that can be adapted to meet individual needs. We also have a sensory room to support the sensory needs of the people we care for.Our dedicated team of nurses and healthcare assistants (Band 2 and Band 3) provide 24-hour care to individuals with autism, mental health conditions, and learning disabilities. All activities are tailored to meet personal interests and support a fulfilling lifestyle.
Main duties of the job
- Support people using our services in line with their individual care plan to promote as much independence as possible.
- To assist with all aspects of personal care (supporting continence needs, showering, bathing etc.) in accordance with individual's support needs.
- Participate in the ongoing monitoring of the health (mental and physical) and behaviour of people using the service.
- Reporting and recording all relevant information and reporting to senior staff any changes in the person.
- Act as a key-worker for named individuals within the service.
- To promote, support and deliver a range of activities within the service and in the wider community.
- To provide person centred support as identified within the care plan ensuring respect, privacy and dignity at all times.
- Help to maintain and develop relationships between individuals and their families, friends and significant others.
- Participate in and contribute to meetings.
- Involve people in the development of their own care and support packages.
- Ensure confidentiality in all matters relating to each person is maintained.
- To maintain the safety of people at all times, alerting senior staff to any identified risks whether perceived or actual.
- There is an amount of manual handling involved including assisting people with walking, sitting and other activities of daily living and by means of wheelchairs and mechanical aids within recommended guidelines.
Job description
Please find the attached job description/person specification for further details of the duties and responsibilities of the role
If youre ready to make a real difference and grow your career in a supportive environment, wed love to hear from you.
Due to this remote location public transport is unavailable and therefore we would recommend applicants have own their transport.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
The Trust reserves the right to close posts when we receive a substantial number of applications, once closed we regret that we are unable to re-open the post to receive any further applications.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.