Support Worker

Job overview

In this role, you will support people to live happy, fulfilling lives by promoting independence, wellbeing, dignity, and choice. You will help individuals become active and valued members of their local communities while delivering person-centred support.

As part of a professional and compassionate team, you will support people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex health needs, working closely with families, carers, advocates, colleagues, and other professionals to provide high-quality, safe, and inclusive care.

Larkfield is a beautiful, six-bedded registered care home with nursing services, located in the peaceful village of Charlwood. We are proud of our tranquil setting, just a 30-minute walk from Horley Town Centre and a short drive from Crawley and Gatwick Airport. Registered with the CQC to provide accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care and for treating disease, disorder or injury, Larkfield offers spacious bedrooms that can be adapted to meet individual needs. We also have a sensory room to support the sensory needs of the people we care for. Our dedicated team of nurses and healthcare assistants (Band 2 and Band 3) provide 24-hour care to individuals with autism, mental health conditions, and learning disabilities. All activities are tailored to meet personal interests and support a fulfilling lifestyle.

Main duties of the job

• Support people using our services in line with their individual care plan to promote as much independence as possible.
• To assist with all aspects of personal care (supporting continence needs, showering, bathing etc.) in accordance with individual’s support needs.
• Participate in the ongoing monitoring of the health (mental and physical) and behaviour of people using the service.
• Reporting and recording all relevant information and reporting to senior staff any changes in the person.
• Act as a key-worker for named individuals within the service.
• To promote, support and deliver a range of activities within the service and in the wider community.
• To provide person centred support as identified within the care plan ensuring respect, privacy and dignity at all times.
• Help to maintain and develop relationships between individuals and their families, friends and significant others.
• Participate in and contribute to meetings.
• Involve people in the development of their own care and support packages.
• Ensure confidentiality in all matters relating to each person is maintained.
• To maintain the safety of people at all times, alerting senior staff to any identified risks whether perceived or actual.
• There is an amount of manual handling involved including assisting people with walking, sitting and other activities of daily living and by means of wheelchairs and mechanical aids within recommended guidelines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find the attached job description/person specification for further details of the duties and responsibilities of the role

If you’re ready to make a real difference and grow your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to this remote location public transport is unavailable and therefore we would recommend applicants have own their transport.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.