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Care Support Worker within a Supported Living Service Must be a Turkish Speaker

* £24,000.00 P/A

* 40 Hours Per Week

* Permanent Contract. (Overtime Available)

* 28 days paid holiday.

* Days/Weekends- Rolling Rota

* Career Progression

There are two sites where you could be based -Finsbury Park or Stoke Newington

Job Description

As a Care Support Worker, you will provide essential support to young adults (18+) with a diverse range of disabilities, including mental health challenges. Your role will involve assisting individuals in their daily activities, helping them to live independently and comfortably within the community.

Responsibilities include offering personal care, promoting effective communication, preparing meals, and ensuring a safe living environment. You will work collaboratively with service users and their families to enhance their quality of life and support their personal choices. Your dedication will contribute significantly to creating a positive and nurturing environment for those you serve.

Responsibility for People

·To perform basic personal care tasks as outlined in the service user´s support plan.

·To alert the Service Manager of any changes in the service user´s condition or circumstances

* To create and maintain good communication with Service Users, including those who may have some degree of communication difficulties.

* To make and maintain effective working relationships with Service Users.

* To develop good communication links with the usual carer or family member in the service user´s home

* To prepare and cook meals if outlined in the support plan.

* Undertake housekeeping, household cleaning, and laundry duties as requested if outlined in the support plan.

* To help with purchasing provisions to provide an adequate, balanced and stimulating diet where necessary.

* Report writing & Record keeping.

* Administration of medication, including checking and auditing.

* Key working responsibilities.

* Confidentiality.

* To adhere to all of the Clients policies

Responsibility for People

1.Support Workers should aim to ensure a safe living environment for Service Users whilst respecting service user´s choices and rights.

2.To enable Service Users to live as independently, comfortably, and securely as possible. To promote the opportunity for Service Users to live in the community by providing care and support to individuals.

4.Support Workers should ensure the service user is not put at risk as a result of home care activities.

5.Support Workers may have to work alongside other care staff.

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