Lunchtime support worker
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
About this job
<p>To support service users at mealtimes with Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities who may have Health and Social needs. Working within guidelines recommendations and having knowledge of specialised diets including PEG feeding. To ensure service users safety and welfare during mealtimes and recreation. To maintain service user's independence giving choice and control in a person centre way whilst taking part in meaningful activities. To support and assist services with all aspects of their personal care which is based on the needs of the individual and maintain the highest level of dignity and respect.</p><p> </p>
Special requirements for this post
<p>Health and safety: ensure environment is safe from any hazards of spillages substances equipment etc. To have knowledge of Learning Disabilities and associated conditions including Autism. Communicate effectively using the service user's preferred method of communication. To ensure equipment is used appropriately and stored away following lunch. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, line managers, team leaders etc. Undertake routine cleaning activities: cleaning of tables, chairs and wheelchairs. Support service users moving from one area to another. To understand and comply with safeguarding procedures. Ability to monitor, observe and record data accurately. Individual monitoring forms. communication books, care plans etc.</p><p> </p>
About you
<p>We are looking for Lunchtime Support Worker who can demonstrate compassion and empathy in their approach to supporting people, either through previous roles in social care or in other roles. You will be responsible for assisting and supporting service users over lunch time and recreation. You need to assist with personal care to service users, supporting service users with their meals and drinks (modified/specialised diets and peg feeding) and supporting people with distressed and challenging behaviour. Can you demonstrate how you would treat our service users, for whom our community is their community, with the dignity and respect they have a right to expect? If you have the right values for our organisation, you will be supported by a programme of continuous training and development. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, complete your application. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and an enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful applicant.</p><p> </p>
About us
<p>Barking & Dagenham is changing. It Starts Here.</p> <p>Think you know Barking and Dagenham? Think again. While this small corner of east London might have a reputation for needing development, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find active communities and a place that consistently punches above its weight. The borough is changing – and changing for the better. And It Starts Here.</p> <p>Yes, the borough has its challenges. But it’s on the cusp of something exciting. With one of the youngest populations in the country, ambitions are high and rightly so. 98% of our schools are rated Good or Outstanding and every year more of our talented teenagers get into Russell Group Universities and hotly sought after apprenticeship schemes.</p> <p>We have award winning parks, centuries old manor houses full of relics and artifacts you can go and see, and the ruins of one of Anglo-Saxon England's most powerful and wealthiest religious sites. We’re even bringing beavers and white storks to the borough to help rewild the local landscape and boost biodiversity.</p> <p>Over the past few years, we’ve been working hard to improve how we deliver services and support our community. From tackling inequality to making sure our services are the best they can be, we’re focused on what matters most to local people. </p> <p>We’re creating the conditions for people to thrive - so everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, feel proud to call this place home, and be part of something bigger. </p> <p>#ItStartsHere - with our streets, our schools, our neighbourhoods. And with your application to join our determined team who are passionate about doing what’s best for the future of Barking and Dagenham. </p> <p>As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, we’re serious about supporting our staff. From flexible working, professional training and career development to wellbeing initiatives, we want our people to feel valued and supported in everything they do.</p> <p>Our values, known as</p> <ul> <li>DRIVE, shape how we work: Deliver our best every day – and do what we promise</li> <li>Respond in a prompt, positive way to our community’s needs</li> <li>Inspire others with our attitudes and actions</li> <li>Value people for who they are and what they can do</li> <li>Engage with others to improve our resilience and flexibility We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.</li> </ul> <p>We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.</p>
Additional Information
<p>Heathlands is a purpose-built centre offering day/weekend opportunities for Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities who may have complex health and social needs and autism. At Heathlands we are committed to providing a personalised service which supports people to achieve outcomes in developing their independent living skills towards a meaningful and active life.</p><p> </p>