Posted 13 hours ago
Support Worker
VSASupport Worker (Nights) - Crosby House
Requirements
Prior UK night shift experience, Prior UK lone working experience, Experience with older people, Willingness to attain SCQF Level 6
About the role
Responsibilities
- Identify effective communication methods for complex and sensitive issues
- Update and maintain records and reports according to statutory procedures
- Promote health, safety, and security, including medication administration
- Support service users in expressing views and preferences regarding health and wellbeing
- Protect service users from abuse and handle disclosures according to policy
- Maintain a clean and comfortable physical environment and assist with physical care needs
- Ensure service users remain awake and alert during waking night shifts
- Monitor visual and audio monitors and manage specific medical conditions like epilepsy and diabetes
Requirements
- Prior experience in lone working and night shift working in the UK is essential
- Practical experience working with older people
- Awareness of issues regarding older people's needs
- Ability and willingness to attain an SCQF Level 6
About the Company
VSA provides professional, caring, and effective services to ensure service users receive the best possible care within their community.
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