Support Worker
Job description
As part of a team and in the spirit of the Methodist Mission values, provide effective 24-hour support to service users accessing accommodation and support services in a residential setting. .
Responsibilities
- Ensure the referral and induction process for service users is undertaken in accordance with hostel procedures
- Undertake an assessment of a service users needs and risk to ascertain intervention level required
- Assist in developing focused outcome-based support plans to encourage service users toward independent living
- Ensure the service user is involved in and consulted on all aspects of their support where possible
- Make full use of available services and through liaison with relevant services such as the Social Security Agency, Housing Benefit Branch, NIHE
- Ensure the needs of service users are effectively met, promoting independence through support, development and progression
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- GCSE Maths & English or equivalent
- A minimum of 1 years experience in a formal care/support role
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- Or if qualifications are not held: A minimum of 2 years experience in a formal care/support
Desirable Skills
- NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent
Further Information
For a full job profile and details on how to apply please email: hr.talent@nwmm.co.uk Men's Hostel, 19 A Crawford Square, Work Time: Shift pattern/rota basis
- Vacancy ID
- 1587338
- Job ref.
- SW/NWMM/0123
- Job Sector
- Carers and Support Workers
- Area
- Derry or Londonderry
- Location
- Derry/Londonderry
- Salary
- £9.83 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 42
- Published date
- 31/01/2023
- Closing date
- 17/02/2023
- Worktime
- Work Time: Shift pattern/rota basis
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