Working as a Support Worker at Hill House your duties will include the following:
*Providing physical support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care.
*Providing emotional support for an individual and at times their families.
*Maintain the hygiene, dignity, health and safety of service users at all times.
*Encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
*Teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and paying for bills.
*Working with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards.
*Assist in the design and administration of an evaluation of the care standards and care service provision.
*If applicable, assist in the administration of medication.
Information about the Service:
Hill House is a Mental health residential home that is situated in the West Midlands; we aim to provide a high quality, safe and personalised service that promotes choice, dignity, control, and quality of life for all service users.
We specialise in supporting people with mental health diagnoses and/or a learning disability who require 24hr residential support due to their complex needs and/or behaviour that are considered to be challenging.
Through careful recruitment, induction, appraisals, supervision, and a training program that includes the assessment of mental health and wellbeing, risk management and rehabilitation we can achieve excellent outcomes for our residents.
Necessary Experience or Qualifications to work as a Support worker:
*Previous experience working as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Domiciliary Carer or Senior preferred.
*Caring, kind and considerate.
*Passionate about making a difference in someone else’s life.
*Good communication skills.
*Able handle sometimes challenging situations.
*Fun, energetic and able to build relationships with many different people.