Support Workers in Cockermouth, £12.21 - £22 per hour. Shift Patterns: Long days, nights & sleepovers. Must have full UK driving licence.
We are currently looking to recruit experienced Support Workers to work within a variety of environments including Supported Living, Residential Services, Specialist Units and Private Hospitals as part of our established health and social care agency.
The Role:
As a Support Worker at Pin Point Health and Social Care, your main duties will include:
* Administering medication
* Assisting with daily living and domestic duties
* Developing positive working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team
* Ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of clients is always protected
* Maintaining accurate and up to date reports such as support plans
* Completing all necessary administrative duties
* Maintaining regular communication with the Service Manager
* Respect the individuality and confidentiality of each client
* Build and maintain relationships with service users and their families.
The Person:
The following experience and characteristics are considered essential to the role:
* A minimum of 6-12 months experience within a healthcare environment, preferably supporting clients with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour or mental health needs.
* The ability to be patient & calm under pressure
* Easily adaptable to new environments
* Reliable & trustworthy
* Eligible to work in the UK
* Access to your own transport is desirable, however this is not essential
* Flexible to work within multiple environments on a weekly basis dependant on the requirements of our clients.
The Package:
You will have access to the following benefits as part of the role of Support Worker with Pin Point Health and Social Care:
* Full time and Part time work available
* Holiday allowance accrued as you work
* FREE annual mandatory training
* "Refer a friend" scheme that pays £50.00 per candidate referred
* A competitive hourly rate with further enhancements for Bank Holidays
* Access to our online staff portal to manage your availability and work assignments
* The opportunity to work within a wide range of different environments on a weekly basis
Pin Point Health and Social Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.
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