Recovery Worker

Recovery Worker

Corus Consultancy

Posted a day ago, valid for a day

Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0RZ, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The job involves delivering person-centred care and support, including assistance with personal care, daily living tasks, and medication management.
Candidates should possess a compassionate approach and good communication skills, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Experience in learning disability care or a similar setting is desirable, along with an NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
The position requires adherence to health and safety guidelines, risk assessments, and compliance with Turning Point's policies and procedures.
The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should ideally have at least one year of relevant experience.

Key ResponsibilitiesPerson-Centred Care & Support

Deliver tailored care, including personal care and daily living support (e.g. washing, dressing, meal preparation, and household tasks).
Support individuals to access community activities and maintain social connections.
Promote service users' rights, responsibilities, and choices.
Assist with medication in line with policies and training.
Encourage independence and the achievement of personal goals.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Maintain a safe and clean environment; follow all Health & Safety guidelines.
Complete and adhere to risk assessments and care plans.
Record and report any incidents, concerns, or accidents in line with policy.
Comply with Turning Point's Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, and CQC standards.

Teamwork & Communication

Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, carers, and external professionals (e.g. GPs, Social Workers).
Participate in regular team meetings, training sessions, and service reviews.
Contribute to the induction and support of new team members where appropriate.

Quality & Service Development

Meet agreed quality standards and performance targets.
Actively participate in continuous service improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for monitoring and audit purposes.

Personal Development

Take ownership of your development through regular supervision and performance reviews.
Undertake mandatory and service-specific training to enhance skills and knowledge.
Reflect on practice and seek feedback to support professional growth.

Essential Requirements

Compassionate and person-centred approach to care.
Ability to support individuals with personal care and daily living tasks.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work flexibly including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development.

Desirable

Experience working in learning disability or a similar care setting.
Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and support planning.
NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.

Additional Information

May be required to support individuals with mobility, including moving and handling.
Expected to support individuals with accessing the community using public transport or vehicles.
Responsible for handling petty cash and managing service user finances in accordance with policy.

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