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Support Worker - Wishaw

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Posted By: Penumbra
Address:
Contact: 0131 475 2380
Date Posted: 8th Jul 2008
Salary: £14,982 - £16,305
Location: Other (ML2 7NP)
Reference Code: SW Wishaw
Views Since Posting: 55
Full Description:

SUPPORT WORKER- Wishaw
Job Description

Job Title: Support Worker

Responsible To: Support Manager

Salary: £14,982 - £16,305 (Point 15 to 19), pro rata for part-time
employees

Working Hours: 36.25 (Full Time) flexible according to contract terms.

Leave: 33 days per annum including public holidays pro rata for part-time employees

Special Conditions: Hours may include evenings, weekends and sleepovers.
Local travel. A full Driving License and use of a car are extremely desirable.
Paging service on rata basis

Job Summary
To assist service users to establish and maintain a meaningful and fulfilling life in the community, either in their own homes or in registered accommodation.

Responsibilities

1. To establish a supportive relationship with each service user, enabling them to maximise their own resources in order to improve their quality of life.

2. To deliver support as part of a support plan agreed with the service user, the referring agency, and Penumbra.

3. To assist with personal care when required.

4. To be flexible and responsive to meet the changing needs of the service users and the organisation, within the agreed criteria.

5. To work in cooperation with other members of the Support Team, and staff from other agencies.

6. To participate in training activities and meetings as required.

7. To uphold Penumbra’s Code of Practice.

8. To be responsible for maintaining the relevant systems of documentation.

Employee Specification – Support Worker

Education/ Qualifications/ Training Essential · Good Level of educational attainment Desirable· SVQ3 or equivalent
Experience Essential· Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role Desirable · Experience of a person-centred approach · Experience of working in the mental health field
Skills and attributes Essential· Good interpersonal and team-working skills· Ability and willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback· Ability to work in an enabling and creative way· Willingness to support people with personal care needs· Ability to manage stress and to plan and prioritise workload· Ability to carry out al practical tasks associated with house maintenance including budgeting
Personal qualities Essential· Maturity, Integrity, Sense of humour, Sensitivity, Patience, Energy/drive, Enthusiasm, Flexibility, Reliability, Non-judgmental, Respectful
Values and attitudes Essential· Commitment to putting Penumbra’s values into practice
Other requirements Essential· Proven ability to deal with matters on a confidential basis· Ability to work flexibly and be on call· Willingness and flexibility to work within different models of support· Commitment to Equal Opportunities and ability to implement policy as it relates to Service ProvisionDesirable· A full Driving License and use of a car

To apply for this position please print off and fill out the application form and recruitment monitoring form available below and send to:

Penumbra, Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QY

For our application form please Click
Here

For our recruitment monitoring form please Click
Here

Alternatively, complete both forms on-line, save and send as an attachment to humanresources@penumbra.org.uk

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Monday 28th July 2008.

I am sorry we do not accept CVs by way of application.