Social Care Support Worker - Dorset

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Contributing appropriately to risk assessment and individualised care planningUse resources effectivelyReport all risks to the Social Care LeadParticipate in appraisal and training to develop a personal development plan and strive to achieve the set objectivesUndertake any other duties commensurate to the grade and as requested by the line managerAttend staff meetings, updates and attend mandatory training as requiredTake responsibility for carrying a radio and responding as requiredDemonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities for all people. Responding to the needs of people sensitively with regard for age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and disability, especially regarding privacy and dignity Demonstrate a knowledge of the term 'professional boundaries' and how to applying this to working with clients and othersIMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic IDProof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicantsIf the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en). Person specificationQualifications Essential criteria Complete secondary education or equivalentAble to read English and communicate it verbally and in writing to a good standard.Experience Essential criteria 1 year working in a primary care, social care or mental health settingSkills/Abilities/Knowledge Essential criteria To have experience in, or be willing to develop skills in relevant to clinical area.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirementsThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 304.4KB) Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB) Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)