Support Worker:
Deliver a range of support, including financial; daily living skills, meaningful activity, health, housing, & social skills as per agreed plans
Adopt a person centred, reablement approach at all times, ensuring client choice and seeking to improve clients quality of life
Maximise use of local resources including community networks, assistive technology, signposting, aiming to reduce reliance on paid support
Report on client and service progress, adapting practise as required
Complete some client, personal and service paperwork
Communicate effectively and champion supportive teamwork
Work in a safe way for yourself and others, following health, safety and safeguarding legislation, policy and procedures
Manage your time when required and be flexible to the client and service needs
Support Worker+ :
As per Support Worker – Plus:
Complete client related paperwork Inc. support plans, risk assessments and distance travelled tools
Take the lead role in monitoring identified clients, ensuring outcomes are met and the service is meeting needs
Support Worker / Support Worker + (Accommodation Service)
As per Support Worker & Support Worker+ – Plus:
Complete all housing management tasks i.e.
- Arrears and charges
- Housing association and landlord liaison and monitoring
- Supporting managers to manage tenure issues
- Health and Safety checks, reporting and actions
- Keeping the project in a good order Inc. hygiene, decoration, project repairs and maintenance
- Voids management and growth promotion
- Relevant housing management records and returns
- Whilst promoting client involvement at all times
General for all posts:
To undertake other duties that may reasonably be required by the Chief Executive, MT and Board of Directors.
To comply with all aspects of the policies/procedures and service contracts of Colebrook in accordance with legislation and good practice, complying with data protection act requirements and promoting equality and diversity.
To remain active and involved in personal development opportunities, training, IT and participate in supervision and performance appraisals as required.
To promote open and honest communication and to work as part of the team to develop Colebrook’s strategic direction and deliver organisational objectives.