Support Worker
We’re looking for compassionate Support Workers to provide person-centred care in [care home/supported living/learning disability] settings. You’ll help people live safely and as independently as possible, with dignity and choice at the heart of everything we do.
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We have 24/48 hours shift available with accommodation provided
- Support with personal care, medication prompts/recording (as trained), meals, hydration and mobility.
- Enable daily living: routines, household tasks, community access and meaningful activities.
- Use positive behaviour support, clear communication and de-escalation where required.
- Keep accurate care notes/incident records and report concerns promptly.
- Work as part of a team and hand over clearly between shifts.
- Safeguard service users by following care plans, risk assessments and policies.
Key responsibilities:
- Experience of supported living services for adults
- Driver with access to a vehicle (preferred)
- Experience with profound learning and physical disabilities
- 6 Month’s UK experience working in a professional care home or supported living service
- Wanting to work 24/48 hour shifts with accommodation provided
- Medication Administration (we can provide this training if you don’t already have it)
A people person:
Naturally supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong relationships and empathise. Finds it easy to integrate within an established team of healthcare professionals.
Caring by nature:
Are you enthusiastic about person-centred support and what this means fundamentally? Has a genuine passion for making people’s lives better and more fulfilled.
Great team player:
Do you work well in a team of likeminded people? Are you a team player?
Adaptable:
Health and social care is fast paced, can you think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing situations
Package:
- Free DBS check
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible pay
- A fantastic working environment
- Free uniform
- Professional training and ongoing career progression
- Flexible working hours and shifts
- Holiday Pay
- Weekly Pay
- Bonus for friend referrals
- On-Site Parking
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Job Location:Cumberland, CA7
Employment Type:Temporary
Salary:£13.50 – £16.00 per hour