New Choices - Support Worker Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Full Time
Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
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Job description
NEW CHOICES
SUPPORT WORKER - £11.00 PER HOUR
Various hours, part time, full time, occasional evenings and weekends, opportunities to work in multiple locations across Bradford and Keighley.
New Choices is a new company owned by Bradford Council. From 1st April 2022, New Choices will be delivering day services and support to approximately 550 across the district in 27 locations and supported by 270 staff. This is a very exciting time for learning disability services in Bradford as New Choices will be transforming the way in which day services operate. New Choices is an exciting venture with a vision to give people the support and skills they need to achieve their aspirations and outcomes and being co-contributors to their local communities. The management team are committed to being innovative and flexible, working in partnership with the people who use the services and the staff, putting them at the heart of shaping its future.
About the role
Our Mission: The best life possible
Our Vision: People with learning disabilities should be able to live within their communities with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible.
This job is important because: At New Choices staff are trained to support people using Person-centred Active Support (PCAS), namely:
- Making sure that you support people to be as involved as possible in every moment of their lives
- Offering people opportunities to be involved as often as possible, in the way that best suits them, e.g. as little or as much as they like
- Offering ‘just enough’ support to ensure people succeed
- Ensuring that people, you support make as many choices as possible, so they remain in control
- Keeping the people we support and yourself safe by following government and industry guidelines and wearing the correct PPE at all times
The role holder will
- Support people with learning disabilities to the highest standard and in line with their support plan, cultural needs and wishes
- Support people with personal care if required, which may include toileting and bathing, in line with their support plan
- Support and encourage people to make choices and life decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act requirements
- Assist and encourage people to engage in everyday home, social, leisure and work-related activities, according to the individual’s choice
- people with their health needs as required, e.g. taking medication and liaising with their carers if they are unwell or have changing health needs
- Keep accurate and up to date records using internal IT systems
- Support people with their finances when accessing day time opportunities with New Choices, where necessary, and in line with New Choices guidelines.
- Promote health, safety and well-being of the people we support
- Work positively with colleagues, families and external organisations and professionals.
- Look for opportunities to use Personalised Technology to increase people’s independence
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Improve the support provided by discussing any new ideas
- Participate in learning and development opportunities as required
- Safeguarding - protect the people being supported from abuse/poor practice by undertaking Safeguarding Adults Training so you understand how, when and who to report concerns to
- Adhere to and maintain New Choices Health and Safety policies, standards and guidelines at all times
- Carry out a range of duties and undertake any other duties as specified from time to time in accordance with New Choices business requirements
It is the nature of the work that responsibilities are in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises in order that tasks which are not specifically covered in their job description are covered.
About You
- Value the views of others
- Are kind and thoughtful to others
- Have a positive outlook
- Are tolerant of people who have different views
- See the person first not the disability
- Respect others point of view
- Are well-mannered and polite to everyone they come into contact with
- Tackle issues with a positive frame of mind
- Work at a pace comfortable to the person they are supporting
3. Cares about – we need people who:
- Have a desire to be part of the social care world
- Are enthusiastic about supporting people
- Are patient with people
- Behave in a person-centred way
- Are interested in the people they support
4. Creative Thinking – we need people who:
- Have a ‘can do’ attitude
- Think imaginatively
- Communicate positively with people using a range of methods
- Are enthusiastic
- Use their initiative
- Present themselves confidently
- Freely express their views and asks questions
5. Person-Centred ‘must haves’ – we need people who have:
- Ability to maintain records accurately on paper and electronic systems
- Numerical skills, in order to keep records and provide advice to people about their money
- Ability to work on their own and as part of a team
- Self-motivated
- Patience and trustworthiness
- Ability to liaise and maintain effective links with external agencies and other professionals
- Ability to advocate for people we support where necessary
- Commitment to equal opportunities and rights for people with learning disabilities
- The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the people we support
- The ability to assist with personal care
- The ability to produce reports and documentation when required and attend relevant meetings
- An understanding of and the ability to adhere to policies relating to confidentiality
Benefits
- Salary: £11.00 per hour
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (or entitlement from a substantive post)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to award winning training and development
- A company pension scheme (or pension scheme from a substantive post)
- Blue Light Card which is a discount service for social care sector members. Providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.
- Access to The Company Shop with free membership to purchase food, drink and household items at discounted prices
- Evolve offers an excellent training package for all staff. Staff have 24 access to the online training package to enhance and develop staff skills and knowledge
- As an employee of New Choices you have access to our pension scheme ‘Peoples Pension’
The Process:
- Please submit your CV including details for 2 references to [email protected]
- Closing date: Ongoing
Bradford Metropolitan District Council
www.bradford.gov.uk
Bradford, United Kingdom
Kersten England
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10000+ Employees
Government
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