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Job description

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury North Down we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers. Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement to people we support, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
• Enable and encourage the people we support to consider and prioritise their well-being.
• To maintain accurate records while at work in line with the services requirements.
• To enable the people we support to manage risks effectively including positive risks.
• Enable and support people using our services as required with personal care.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Basic numeracy and money management abilities.
• Good communication skills.
• Clear English writing skills to understand and update care & medication records.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to understand varying needs and requirements of people with disabilities.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and health & safety of the people we support.
• Understand the importance of cleanliness and hygiene.

Desirable Skills

• NVQ/QCF level 2 or a desire to work towards the qualification while working.