Driver/Support Worker
Appcastenterprise
Greenham
Full-time
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Driver/Support Worker
Requirements of the Post
- A hands-on, proactive approach to team work.
- Understanding the responsibility of working with vulnerable adults.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and on their own.
- Good written and spoken English - to a level capable of accurately recording notes and communicating effectively with people.
- Completion of the Care Certificate for which training is provided
- Compliance with all training, safeguarding and regulatory requirements relating to the provision of care for vulnerable adults for which you will receive detailed guidance and training
- The role of the Support Worker is to provide opportunities for client users to build friendships, develop social skills and increase service user’s confidence.
- To undertake the safe transportation of all passengers.
- To have regard for the general welfare of passengers and to promote their safety.
- Promote and encourage independence.
- To ensure that all the support needs of service users are met in full, in accordance with the care plan.
- To record accurate, legible records of the care given in accordance with the care plan.
- To report any change of circumstances to a service user’s health or environment to your Line Manager.
- To preserve the privacy, confidentiality and dignity of individual service users and demonstrate an understanding of their rights.
- To work”with” service users to achieve outcomes, rather than work “for” them.
- To be committed and dedicated in assisting client users to achieve their personal goals.
- Supporting service users to regain life skills through group activities.
- Assisting with Dressing and undressing
- Continence management
- Assisting with toileting, catheter care, stoma care and emptying commodes
- Completion of relevant medical log and reporting any inconsistencies
- Monitoring food and drink intake when needed
- Assisting with feeding if and when required
- General cleaning of the area used by the service user
- To comply with all company policies and procedures
- To partake, as required by the Manager in the induction programme and attend all refresher courses and regular in house training courses.
- To participate in staff, team and quality management reviews as directed by the manager.
- To complete all documentation related to vehicle operations as required.
- To wear protective clothing and PPE as issued.
- To ensure compliance with safe practice in respect of all passenger particularly wheelchair users.
- To ensure compliance with safe practice in respect of all passenger particularly wheelchair users.
- To maintain and operate vehicles in accordance with policies, procedures and issued Guidance.
- To ensure the cleanliness of all vehicles is maintained to a high standard
- To be accountable for all Transport vehicles.
- To alert the Transport Manager of any issues or concerns that may affect service provision and safe operation of vehicles.
- To alert the Transport Manager management of any health and safety issues affecting safe operation of transport
- To adhere to key operational procedures at all times
- To undertake all training commensurate with the post
- To be accountable for your working practice and take responsibility for maintaining and improving your knowledge and skills.
- To undertake any reasonable request or other duty deemed appropriate by the manager
- Check equipment on the Bus daily is in good working order, complete safety checks. Report to Ops Manager if any concerns or defects found.
- Record Mileage Daily.
- Complete Driving license checks annually and inform Ops Manager if there are any concerns.
- All Staff to read and sign the Health and Safety Policy.
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