INTERNSHIP POSITION FOR SUPPORT WORKER IN UK

IBD Partnership organises on behalf of the receiving company (care home) an internship position.

Responsible to: Management

Purpose of position: To support and assist a person who has a Learning Disability to live a high quality life and live as independently as they wish and accordingly to their ability.

Job description and duties:

Provide a high standard of quality of life and home environment.

Provide personal care, which may involve washing, dressing, toileting and administering medication.

Help person develop the following skills:

• Finances – money skills such as budgeting and saving;
• Literacy skills – filling in forms when required;
• Participate in local community and use of its facilities;
• Developing friendships;
• Household tasks – cleaning own room;
• Personal hygiene – regular bathing;
• Laundry / ironing;
• Cooking.

Follow guideline in respect of working with residents, to assist with behaviour problems and to ensure continuity of care.

Attend staff meetings.

Participate in training courses where appropriate.

Support residents to access all health care facilities.

Maintain good relationships with other professional – Social Workers, Community health team, Doctors and Dentists.

Participate in residents’ reviews.

Undertake key worker duties.

Maintain a high standard of hygiene within the home.

Keep records with the respect to person you are providing support for and the requirements of law.

Undertake any other duties consistent with the overall purpose of this position as requested by Management.

To maintain confidentiality.

Requirements:

• Suitable training and education to the position;
• Fluent English;
• Permit to work in UK;
• Willing to pass required checks (CRB).

This position is unpaid. We encourage applying for Leonardo da Vinci, Erasmus or any other scholarship or funding.

Place: Portsmouth, UK

Duration: 3 months (possibility to obtain employment)

Deadline: 25th October 2013

IBD Partnership helps with the organisation accommodation and welcome. We charge for our services. If you wish to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to e-mail: liva@ibdpartnership.co.uk