Care and Support Practitioner - #1701125
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Care & Support Practitioner
Location: Hestia House
Salary: £27,111 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (10am – 6pm, may be required to cover occasional weekends)
Job Type: Permanent/Fixed Term
Shortlisting: 20th May
Interviews: 27th May
Why this role would be great for you
As a Care & Support Practitioner at YMCA Together, you will be an empathetic and caring individual committed to providing unconditional support to those experiencing mental health issues. Your role will involve creating a safe environment that empowers residents to make positive changes in their lives.
What your week may look like
- Introduce and build relationships with new residents, including inducting them into the service.
- Ensure residents understand their rights and responsibilities, including engagement with care assessments and statutory services.
- Support residents in maintaining independence and achieving their goals as outlined in their care plans.
- Update and communicate resident risk assessments, including positive risk-taking and medication management, in line with YMCA policies.
- Refer to care and support plans for individual needs.
- Provide personal care as detailed in care plans, ensuring dignity and respect.
- Perform delegated health tasks as required, with training provided.
- Communicate with partner organizations and handle out-of-hours statutory and non-statutory agency contacts when needed.
- Maintain up-to-date records on paperwork, support planning systems like DAVE, and resident files.
- Participate in cleaning duties and support residents with room management.
- Assist in planning and delivering evening group activities.
- Provide information and advice according to care plans.
- Motivate residents to achieve their goals and involve them in service planning through meetings.
- Handle complaints and safeguarding concerns promptly.
- Share accurate and quality information about residents with line managers as per procedures.
- Demonstrate creativity and commitment in supporting vulnerable individuals.
This role may evolve based on the needs of the organization.
What can we offer you
Working with YMCA Together offers numerous benefits, including personal fulfillment, professional growth, and training opportunities. We foster a compassionate and supportive team environment. For a full list of benefits, see our Careers Page | YMCA Together.
The skills we are looking for
- Qualification or experience in Care or Support Services
- Experience in providing personal care to vulnerable adults
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
- Understanding of complex needs such as mental health, homelessness, substance misuse, and offending
- Knowledge of Adult safeguarding protocols
- Ability to handle challenging behaviors with dignity
- Skill in conducting risk assessments
- Effective care and support planning skills
- Excellent IT, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong administration and record-keeping abilities
- Ability to plan and deliver workshops and sessions
- Creativity and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
- Commitment to improving lives and personal development
- Energetic, motivated, and respectful of YMCA values
Nice to have
- Qualifications in Social Care, Health, or Mental Health
- Experience in substance misuse, welfare rights, or related fields
- IT qualifications like CLAIT, ECDL, ITQ
- Experience in a Care or Support setting, especially in CQC-registered environments
- Experience with end-of-life care, resettlement, or supporting through the Care Act
Even if you don’t have all the skills listed, we encourage you to apply by filling out our application form.
YMCA Together is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities.
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