Job Requirements: As a Social Care Worker, you will be engaged in a wide variety of tasks in the conduct of your role, which include, but are not limited to: Support people towards achieving their life goals Develop high quality professional therapeutic relationships Empower clients to be all that they can be and have agency in their own lives Conduct ourselves in a way which recognises, values and respects the inherent power held in our positions Upskill people with complex disability and mental health needs to live safely within their own homes Promote positive progress towards living independent and fulfilling adult lives Provide safe, caring and supportive environments Co-create welcoming and personalised domestic homes, routines and traditions Ensure access to regular recreational, educational, vocational & social activities in the community Strive towards excellence in care practice at all times through positive role modelling, and the considered use of taught techniques Have an interest in, & a willingness to deepen, your understanding of psychological & developmental theory & to apply theoretical knowledge in everyday practice Deliver inputs and supports which maximise physical and mental health Maintain a high quality of communication with colleagues, managers, clinicians, families and other stakeholders in support of all of the above Engage alongside your clients in a range of social and recreational activities, including planning and accompanying on short breaks or holidays Understand your role as a therapeutic practitioner and be prepared to engage in continued professional development Any other reasonable duties as may be required Person Specification: A Social Care Degree (Qualification at Level 7 or above)** A minimum of two years experience in a relevant field Well developed knowledge of the sector and the client group Demonstrate commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory approaches Ability to work independently and as part of a team Enthusiastic engagementin household, social, and work based activities Creates a nurturing environment and sets boundaries to behaviour Is positive, energetic, compassionate, interested Good written and oral communication skills IT literacy to a good basic level Manages and records expenditure within required levels Can build networks and effective relationships with a wide range of people Holds Registration as a Social Care Worker with CORU* Additional Requirements: Full clean Driving Licence, good physical and mental health and the ability to recognise own needs and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Commitment to working shift patterns which may include evenings and weekends Skills: adult disability mental health community living therapeutic care adolescents Benefits: attractive salary company pension sickness benefit scheme employee assistance programme life assuance high levels of staff retention positive working environment