Support Worker

Description:

Norbury Park Care Home is a growing company in Croydon which has been established to provide a safe and stable home for extremely vulnerable children with challenging behaviours and mental health difficulties. Our goal is to influence their prospects and enable them to live the most independent and fulfilled life that they can within a nurturing environment. We provide a bespoke service where our residents have access to 1:1 support with qualified therapists, mentor services, education tutors and careers advisors. It is important to us that our children can have access to the necessary support in house which will allow them the best chance of success.

Duties:

- Provide support and assistance to individuals with disabilities in their daily activities
- Assist with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Help individuals with meal preparation and feeding
- Support individuals in maintaining a clean and safe living environment
- Assist with medication management and administration, as required
- Accompany individuals to appointments and community outings
- Foster independence and promote socialisation skills through engaging activities
- Document and report any changes in behaviour or health status to the appropriate supervisor

Skills:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Patience, empathy, and compassion for individuals with disabilities
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to follow instructions and adhere to protocols and procedures
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of individuals

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may be subject to change based on the specific needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

* Company events

* Company pension

* On-site parking

* Sick pay