South Lanarkshire Council
Intermediate Support Worker (Days) – Transitional Care Hub
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and support service users to achieve maximum independence for return to independent living.
- Assess, plan, implement, and modify interventions to meet individual needs.
- Undertake health screening to identify and mitigate risks.
- Develop, implement, and review person-centred support plans, including risk assessments.
- Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of service users.
- Assist with mobility and physical tasks, using appropriate equipment and therapist guidance.
- Assist with nutritional intake and fluid balance.
- Provide extended personal care in a supervised environment.
- Supervise individuals or assist with medication administration, conduct risk assessments, and promote medication independence.
- Support senior staff in completing reports for case discussions.
Skills and Expertise
- Experience with supporting adults and older people in care settings.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in planning and implementing care plans.
- Knowledge of health and social care standards.
- Understanding of risk assessment and mitigation.