Activity Support Worker (Peel) – LTC 12M – MCX-025618

Job Purpose: Support older people, including those with dementia and other complex needs, to enjoy activities, build friendships and maintain their independence. Based at the day centre in Peel, this is a 12-month maternity cover position. You may also be required to work at other locations across the Island.  

Duties:  
- Help plan and run activities at the centre and in the community.
- Encourage people to make choices, participate in activities and maintain their independence.
- Provide respectful personal care, including help with hygiene and continence when needed.
- Support people with complex needs and report changes in their health or wellbeing.
- Escort people on the service’s minibus when travelling to and from the centre.
- Store and administer medication in line with departmental policy.
- Keep accurate records and work with families, carers and other professionals.
- Follow support plans, safeguarding procedures and health and safety guidance.

Essential Skills:  
- Willingness to complete the Care Certificate if the relevant qualifications have not already been obtained.
- Commitment to undertake RQF Level 3 if not already achieved.
- Good spoken and written English.
- Basic IT skills, including Word and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently, respond to emergencies and contribute to a team.
- A reliable, trustworthy and positive approach, with flexibility towards change.
- Understanding of dignity, choice, respect and individual needs.
- A responsible, professional attitude and willingness to attend training.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties.
- A satisfactory enhanced police check with barring.

Desirable Skills:  
- Basic first aid training.
- Safer people moving and handling training.
- Dementia awareness training, including Modules 1 and 2 and Dementia Capable Care.
- Experience supporting vulnerable people in a community or residential setting.
- Experience supporting older people with dementia, mobility difficulties or the effects of a stroke.
- Ability to communicate effectively with families and other professionals.
- Isle of Man Worker status.

The full job description and person specification are available on the Isle of Man Government’s Jobtrain website. To view them and complete your online application, click the APPLY NOW button below.

Salary & benefits

£29,336 – £35,386 per annum

Hours

Full-time – 37 Hours