Description

As a Residential Support worker your clients could include children in care, or adults with physical or learning disabilities, mental health problems, addiction issues or other emotional or social needs.Your day-to-day tasks might include:* checking residents’ needs and progress* providing physical care, which could include bathing, toileting, dressing and feeding* providing one-to-one counselling or group therapy sessions* teaching daily living skills like budgeting, shopping and claiming benefits* providing leisure and creative activities in a safe and supportive setting* helping residents to deal with problems and become independent* talking with residents' families and arranging family and home visitsYou'll need:* the ability to get on with people of all ages and backgrounds and gain their trust* tact, patience and understanding* computer literacy and administration skills* mental strength, to cope with challenging situations and clientsWhilst working as a Residential Support worker you will be expected to keep accurate records and write reports. These may be used in case reviews and future care plans.Hours: 40 hoursLocation: Hackney£17 per hourPLEASE SEND IN YOUR CV/RESUME OR CONTACT DETAILS