Key details
About the role
The Support Worker role is critical to ensuring that the respite services offered by Corserv Care allow individuals to have purposeful and meaningful breaks away from home, with maximise independence and help to meet the outcomes that people want to meet, thus supporting people to live full meaningful lives.
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What we offer our staff
A typical day
You will be required to:
Encourage individuals in their daily activities and provide appropriate levels of support.
Provide support in accordance with that outlined in the individual support plans.
Encourage the achievement of personal goals and outcomes as outlined in personal support plans.
Be committed to the Safeguarding of all individuals against the risk of abuse or neglect, in compliance with Corserv’s Safeguarding Policy.
To work in a way which is caring, empathetic and respectful at all times.
To be responsible for secure storage and administering of medication in line with the medication policy.
To support individuals in the management of their personal belongings including their money.
To be prepared to support individuals to access a range of transport options.
To assist individuals in accessing opportunities or experiences both onsite and in the community.
To work with other professionals to identify and implement strategies for individuals with higher and more complex needs.
To assist with personal care for individuals when appropriate, respecting personal dignity at all times.
To support and enable individuals to access advocacy services and when requested support individuals in making their choices.
To communicate effectively including taking part in staff meetings, team discussions as required. Attending and chairing reviews or meetings deemed relevant to the role.
Carry out basic IT functions such as accessing information via the intranet and maintaining electronic records, writing simple reports and carrying out basic online functions.
Reading and writing routine records pertaining to the support of an individual.
Liaise with other team members, professionals and carers.
To be responsible for your own continuing self-development and undertake relevant training as required to meet the needs of individuals using our service.
Key Responsibilities
In this key role, you’ll provide vital assistance to people across all aspects of their daily living. This will include dignity and respect for personal care, using a person-centred support plan to enable individuals to engage in activities which promote independence and choice, and supporting with confidence and personal growth.
About Corserv Care
It’s a great time to work with us at the Corserv Group. We are proud to be contributing to a brighter future for Cornwall with exciting plans to generate growth and opportunity across the County and beyond. We work in collaboration with Cornwall Council to provide local residents with the best possible services and care. Whichever business area you join, you’ll be part of a supportive and creative team of professionals. You’ll have a friendly and collaborative workplace and investment in your professional development.
With a diversity of roles across our group of businesses, we’re a great destination for developing your career whilst living in the beautiful county of Cornwall. We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome all applicants from all background and experience.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Corserv Care is part of the Corserv Group (a Cornwall Council Company). Corserv Care brings together existing services, TEC Services, STEPS Reablement service, Care and Support, Day Opportunities, Respite Services and Employment Services under one brand, to improve the quality, capacity and resilience of the care market in Cornwall.
