Band 3 Support Worker

Location Chelmsford
Job type Contract
Salary Up to £13.98 per hour
Reference HQ00100281_1575388343

Sanctuary Health is currently looking for experienced and dedicated Band 3 Support Worker to work in a Prison in Chelmsford, Essex.

The pay rate for this locum Support Worker job is £13.98 per hour (LTD Company Equivalent) and is a 2-month contract, working 37.5 hours a week.

Duties:

  • Assist in the management and care/recovery of service users under supervision
  • Produce accurate and timely documentation/records on all service users in line with relevant codes and Trust policy
  • Assist senior staff in the on-going assessment and observation of service users and provide timely and appropriate feedback
  • Assist in the risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the environment
  • Provide practical support to service users, carers and colleagues
  • Attend service meetings i.e. referral/review/business as appropriate
  • Report and document incidents as required
  • Undertake physical health care checks and drug/alcohol testing of service users, document and report results
  • Under supervision take part in assessing and reviewing care
  • Under supervision take part in group work (low level) - such as, health promotion, sleep hygiene etc
  • Provide support to service user to promote concordance with medication and treatment regimes in line with Trust policy
  • Provide practical support, guidance and education for service users, carers.

Requirements of the Support Worker:

  • Recent UK experience within a similar role
  • Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures
  • To participate in the staff appraisal process
  • To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy
  • You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts, where appropriate and operationally required.

Contact:

This Support Worker job is advertised by Corey Pack; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.