Broadstairs
Personal Assistant/ Support Worker Outline of role: To provide high-quality, person-centred support for an individual with profound learning disabilities, enabling them to live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in their own home. Support will focus on: • Personal care, • Health and medical needs, • Daily living activities, including eating and drinking., • Participation in community life, • Ensure the home environment is clean, safe, and comfortable. All support must be delivered in line with UK legislation and best practice guidelines. Key Responsibilities: • Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and health protocols., • Assist with personal hygiene, and dressing., • Support with medication and epilepsy management., • Promote independence and choice wherever possible., • Encourage individual to engage in preferred activities and community outings, • Record health information and report concerns promptly to the manager and healthcare professionals. 1.Behavioral & Emotional Support • Provide reassurance and calming strategies when the individual experiences anxiety or distress., • Recognise behavioural cues and respond appropriately using positive behaviour support techniques., • Encourage engagement in preferred activities (e.g. listening to music, sensory activities). 1. Communication & Engagement • Use knowledge of the person’s non-verbal communication and behavioural cues to meet their needs., • Support social inclusion and community access, while managing risks and triggers., • Promote dignity, respect, and choice at all times. 1. Safeguarding & Legal Compliance • Work in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Equality Act 2010., • Safeguard the individual from harm, abuse, or neglect., • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to GDPR and CQC standards. 1. Record Keeping • Maintain accurate daily notes, medication records, and incident reports., • Ensure risk assessments and care plans are followed and updated as directed. 1. Teamwork & Professional Development • Work collaboratively with colleagues, healthcare professionals, and family members., • Attend mandatory training (epilepsy, first aid, safeguarding, moving & handling, behaviour management)., • Engage in supervision and continuous professional development. Essential requirements: • Ability to work as part of a team and independently., • Good communication and interpersonal skills., • Reliable, compassionate, and respectful approach, • Willingness to follow structured care plans and protocols, • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting dignity. Other information: • Car driver preferred due to community access needs., • Training and supervision provided., • Enhanced DBS check required (cost covered) This is not a list everything that you may. Be asked to do. You may be asked to dosimilar sorts of task which are not listed above. • Meal Preparation, • Personal Care, • Domestic Care, • Social + Leisure activities, • Support to remain independent, • Essential PA Guide, • Safeguarding Adults/Children, • Moving & Handling, • Understanding challenging behaviour, • Food Hygiene, • First Aid, • Hand hygiene, • Autism / Aspergers, • Full UK driving license, • Safe Administration of Medication, • Epilepsy Awareness #J-18808-Ljbffr