BCP Council
Domiciliary Support Worker - 35 hours per week - 3 posts
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—a Support Worker role at BCP Council
Starting salary for this Support Worker role is £30,518 (pro rata for part-time colleagues).
This role sits within a well-defined pay band, ensuring fair progression and career growth at BCP. Every new starter begins at the entry point of the band, guaranteeing consistency. Join a forward-thinking workplace, where you’re actively supported, enabling you to transform lives and #BeTheDifference.
Internal colleagues are typically appointed at the band’s bottom, unless transitioning to a similar pay band rate.
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About the Role
The BCP Supported Living Service empowers adults with learning disabilities to achieve independence in their own homes. Registered with the Care Quality Commission, we operate 24/7/365. You’ll work diverse shifts, including weekends, evenings and holidays.
Main Purpose
- Ensure personal care aligns with each individual’s care and support plans.
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- Adhere to BCP Council’s policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate financial, medication and daily activity records.
- Promote health and well-being for service users.
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- Person-centred care: Implement support plans to meet individual needs.
- Tenancy support: Help individuals maintain their arrangements.
- Personal care assistance: Include toileting, bathing, dressing, mobility, medication and moving/handling support.
- Dignity and choice: Treat individuals with kindness, respect and respect their autonomy (e.g., in daily living decisions).
- Domestic tasks: Assist with shopping, cooking, cleaning, and hygiene to improve independence.
- Appointments: Help navigate hospitals, GP sessions, and yearly care plan reviews.
- Community engagement: Encourage participation in hobbies, social life, and personal development within and beyond the home.
- Effective communication: Tailor approaches (e.g., visual aids, sign language) to diverse needs.
- Records: Carefully log all delivered support, medications and financial transactions.
- Keyworker aspects: Primary contact liaising with families, professionals, and supporting assessments. Arrange home/community activities.
- Care planning: Help prepare for reviews; encourage individuals to express future preferences.
- Anti-discrimination: Work inclusively regardless of background, ability, sexual orientation etc.
- Teamwork: Adapt to shifting duties flexibly within the team.
- Behaviours of concern: Support individuals exhibiting challenging behaviour.
- Confidentiality: Safeguard sensitive details about individuals or their circumstances.
- Training: Attend necessary courses (e.g., moving/handling, medication administration).
- Compliance: Uphold BCP Council policies, derived from the Equality Act, Health & Safety and Data Protection laws.
- Safety: Follow fire procedures and take appropriate action.
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About BCP Council
We provide essential services to 400,000 residents and 15+ miles of Bournemouth’s iconic Dorset coast. By joining us, you’ll contribute to the vision of an inclusive, prosperous place for all.
Key Details
- Visa sponsorship: Not available. Only applicants with UK right-to-work may apply.
- Succession: Inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.
- Safeguarding: Enthusiasm upheld. Criminal conviction checks via DBS required.
- Contact: Julie Wright, Registered Manager (01202 128887).
- Support offered: Reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment – contact the team for guidance.
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