Day Opportunities Worker - Adult Services - Fulham

Day Opportunities Worker - Adult Services Fulham Umbrella Pay- £20.85 per hour 24/04/2024 – 3 months initially Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.15pm, Friday 8.30am – 4pm, 36 hrs/week – Office based * Supporting older people and people with physical disabilities * Develop care plans and complete assessments based on need, implementing procedures * Providing personal care to residents * Assist with hoists and other equipment * Develop and facilitate a range of therapeutic group and individual activities * Assist residents to access community resources, working in groups and 1:1 * Empower residents to exercise maximum control in their lives * Act as keyworker to residents forming links with families, carers and other professionals ensuring the customer’s dignity and wellbeing is put at the heart of service delivery * Communicate effectively with a wide range of people, sometimes under difficult circumstances and respond under pressure * To be aware of and work in accordance with the Council’s adult protection policies and procedures in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of adults and to raise any concerns * Keep and maintain records of all work done, also tracking progress/ concerns * Complete reports where needed * Attend meetings and reviews where necessary Requirements * At least 1 year experience with older people and people with disabilities * Experience in therapeutic group work * Person manual handling and personal care * Ability to respond under pressure, handle crisis situations calmly, quickly, and logically * Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude is essential * Ability to use IT systems * Enhanced Adult DBS registered to the update service Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services in an equal opportunities employer. Please email all CVs to Sammy Davis or call (phone number removed) mobile (phone number removed)