Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Community Support Worker to join Nottinghamshire Council on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This role is working 30 hours per week.
The Role:
- To provide a range of assistance and support in response to the day to day personal, physical, and emotional needs of people in a manner that always respects the dignity of the person and relate to people in a manner which is sensitive to age, disability, sexuality, gender and cultural origin.as described in care plans.
- To positively support individuals within a risk management framework and to escalate any risks or unresolved difficulties.
- To contribute to the completion of care plans based on effective consultation with people that use day opportunities, carers, specialist workers and other relevant agencies.
- To comply with the departmental health and safety policies and to understand individual responsibility with regard to legal requirements of health and safety.
- Accountable for contributing to the ongoing, review & monitoring of Care Plans and Risk Assessments whilst ensuring quality standards are achieved.
- Accountable for using equipment as directed by the care plan, once appropriate training has taken place, and be able to assist in the handling of people and inanimate objects.
- To undertake medication administration as required, recording procedures in line with the medication policy.
Requirements:
- Professional care qualification or equivalent. The postholder will have a care qualification or be expected to work to standards which equate to Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and the Care Certificate.
- Knowledge/appreciation of people living the life they want and what matters to them.
- Full UK Drivers Licence
Please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible if this role would be of interest to you!