Sessional support worker (nights)

Key Responsibilities

• Promote participation, partnership, and independence among participants and volunteers.
• Facilitate all aspects of practical support and/or personal care for the specific service as identified by the Operations Manager.

Working Hours

12-hour shifts from 20:00 to 10:00 on midweek nights and occasional weekend nights.

Schedules will be made on a quarterly basis.

This is a waking night post, suitable for a highly motivated and caring individual.

Role Specific Duties

• Ensure that all participants have a choice in selecting activities they want to be part of, feel listened to, respected, and safeguarded throughout the duration of the activity.
• Provide personal care where appropriate, including assistance with toileting, bathing/washing, care of hair, nails, skin, and mouth, dressing and undressing, feeding, and drinking.
• Report any changes in a partcipants’ circumstances or condition, as well as all untoward incidents/accidents to an appropriate senior member of staff in accordance with IncredABLE’s procedures.
• Treat all participants with appropriate respect and courtesy, and regard all matters relating to the individual and his/her circumstances as strictly confidential.
• Maintain effective relationships with the participant and all appropriate members of staff involved with the individual’s care.
• Participate in all IncredABLE’s training as identified and required.
• Complete detailed written reports on the overall programme activities and any personal care tasks carried out.