Care Support Worker

The Care Support Worker's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Ensure that service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are taken into consideration to enhance their well-being
• To contribute to the efficient running of the service
• Support service users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
• Ensure care plans and other information about how to support service users are followed
• Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Manager of any changes in the needs of service users
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support

• Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service
• Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams 
• If desired by the service user, maintain and develop relationships with their family, friends and other people important in their life

• Have a knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards

• Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of the CQC and its requirements
• Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
• Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
• Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role
• Be open to learning opportunities
• Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service
• Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times