MEARS SUPPORTED LIVING

Responsibility

• drivers with their own vehicles preferred
• to encourage positive attitude toward the people we support
• you will support Service Users to live the lives that they want and be part of the local community
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• to help people to develop and maintain friendships and opportunities within the local community
• to work in a flexible way recognising the individual needs of the people we support
• you will work as an integral part of a team, providing excellent standards of support and care
• to help people to achieve the outcomes and goals/ambitions as detailed in their Person Centred Care Plans
• to communicate clearly with colleagues and other stakeholders so that our services operate effectively
• to assist the people we support to participate in social recreational and leisure activities in the community and beyond where appropriate
• to help the person we support to adapt and improve their Personal Plan as appropriate
• to provide sleepover support should this be required
• as a Support Worker within the Supported Living Service you will provide support and care to individuals with a learning disability, mental health problems or physical disability
• to help the people we support to participate fully in the day to day management of their home and personal care, medication and financial management
• your work as a support worker may involve you working on a 1 to 1 basis with service users or as part of a bigger team providing support to individuals at any given time
• advocate for vulnerable adults supporting them with external stakeholders, such as with medical appointments, social and educational activities, financial budgeting and other aspects of their independent living requirements as required