Job Introduction
Starting salary for this role is £30,518 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.
Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.
Learn more in our ‘More than just a job’ brochure on our careers site.
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
BCP Supported Living Service supports adults with learning disabilities to live in their own home to achieve their optimum level of independence.
The service is registered with the Care Quality Commission and operates 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. You will be required to work a variety of shift patterns, including weekends, evenings and Public Holidays.
MAIN PURPOSE
- To ensure personal care and support is provided as stated in the individual’s care and support plans.
- To encourage and enable individuals to make choices and achieve maximum independence.
- To work within the BCP Council’s policies and procedures.
- To maintain accurate and precise records of all care and support delivered including finances, medication and daily activities.
- To ensure the health and well-being of individuals are met.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure individual’s needs are met in a person-centred way as agreed within the care and support plans.
- Support individuals to keep within the requirements of their tenancy agreements.
- Support individuals with their personal care needs, including assistance with toileting, bathing, washing, dressing, including moving and handling, with the use of equipment, and administering and assisting with medication.
- Treat individuals with kindness, dignity and respect always ensuring individual’s personal choice is upheld regarding their daily living.
- Support with any domestic tasks, food shopping and preparation whilst promoting health and hygiene standards, social skills and independence.
- Assist individuals to attend hospital, GP, dental and other appointments and participate in their yearly care plan review.
- Work with individuals within their own homes and in the community to enable them to pursue their hobbies, interests, social life and personal needs.
- Promote effective communication with all individuals using a variety of communication methods.
- Make accurate and precise records of care and support provided including finances and medication records.
- To be an allocated keyworker where you will have broad responsibilities for individuals living within their homes, this will include liaising with family and other professionals, being involved in reviews including health, dental, medication and yearly assessments. Organising activities of interest for the individual at home and within the community.
- Assist individuals to prepare for the review of their care and support plan, and encourage them to communicate their views with regard to their future.
- Work in an anti-discriminatory way regardless of background, culture, race, sexual orientation or religion.
- Work co-operatively as part of a team with flexibility to take on different duties from time to time.
- Work with individuals who may display challenging behaviour.
- To respect the confidential aspects of the work and not divulge information gained about the individuals, relatives or circumstances to any unauthorised person or authority.
- Attend and contribute to any training courses appropriate to the duties and responsibilities of this post, including facilitator training in moving and handling and medication.
- Undertake any other duties as required, commensurate with the level of the post.
- To comply with all decisions, policies and standing orders of the Council and any relevant statutory requirements, including the Equality Act, the Health and Safety at Work Act and Data Protection Act.
- To be aware of the fire procedure and take appropriate action.
For an informal discussion about these posts please contact Julie Wright, Registered Manager, Supported Living Service on 01202 128887.
Full training will be offered, and applicants will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check. BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
The Ideal Candidate
Please find attached "Person specification".
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work.
We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.
From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.
It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here: Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
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Basic DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
