Purpose of the Role
To provide practical, personal and emotional support to individuals in line with their person-centred support plans, enabling them to maintain independence, develop daily living skills and remain safely within their own homes and communities.
Key Responsibilities
Support service users with agreed tasks and outcomes identified in their individual support plans.
Provide personal care, including the safe use of moving and handling equipment in accordance with training and best practice.
Assist individuals to develop, maintain and improve daily living skills, using appropriate aids and equipment where required.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and services to reduce risks and support individuals to live safely and independently in their own homes.
Encourage and support individuals to maximise their independence in areas such as meal preparation, kitchen skills, household tasks, laundry, and personal health care within a safe and supportive environment.
Work as part of an integrated team with allied health professionals and social care colleagues to provide coordinated support.
Support the implementation of person-centred support plans and contribute to assessments and review processes when required.
Promote high standards of care practice, ensuring individuals are treated with dignity and respect and that their independence, cultural, spiritual and religious needs are recognised and valued.
Maintain accurate and appropriate records, and promptly report any significant changes in a service user’s needs or circumstances to the Line Manager.
Support and encourage service users to take part in social, recreational and community activities that promote wellbeing and inclusion.
Be flexible in responding to the changing needs of the service and service users.
Carry out all duties in accordance with City Council policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.
Be prepared to work from different locations across the city as required and follow the standards and working practices of each setting used by the service.
Contribute to the City Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity and actively promote non-discriminatory practice in all aspects of work.
Working Hours
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Essential Requirements
Experience of supporting individuals in a care or support setting.
Ability to provide personal care and safely use moving and handling equipment (training may be required/updated).
Commitment to person-centred practice and promoting independence, dignity and respect.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and in partnership with other professionals.
Good communication and record-keeping skills.
Flexibility to work across locations within the city as required
Salary description
£17.42 - £17.42 per hour