Are you a compassionate, patient and reliable individual who wants to make a real difference in someone’s life? We are currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Support Workers to join our friendly team at Invercare.
As a Support Worker, you’ll provide person-centred care and support to individuals with but not limited to learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and physical disabilities.
Job Title: Support Worker
Salary: £.80 pro rata
Job Type: Full-time available
Hours: full and part time
Key responsibilities:
1. Provide personal care: Assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding, where required.
2. Promote independence: Encourage and support service users to make choices and live as independently as possible.
3. Support daily living: Help with meal preparation, cleaning, shopping, and managing medication.
4. Emotional support: Offer companionship, build trust, and provide reassurance and encouragement.
5. Monitoring and reporting: Observe and record changes in physical or emotional health, and report concerns to senior staff.
6. Community involvement: Assist individuals in accessing the community, attending appointments, or participating in social activities.
7. Safeguarding: Ensure the safety and well-being of service users, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.
8. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of support provided and outcomes achieved.
What we’re looking for
9. Caring, empathetic, and enthusiastic nature
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
11. Ability to work well as part of a team and independently
12. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and evenings
13. Experience in a similar role or relevant qualification for health and social care but not essential as training will be provided.
14. There is a requirement for sleepovers for this role
What we offer
15. Competitive pay rates
16. Weekly pay
17. Ongoing training and development
18. Career progression opportunities
19. Paid holiday and pension scheme
Desirable:
20. Experience in a care or support role
21. SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
22. First Aid and Manual Handling training
23. Knowledge of health and safety practices
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Application question(s):
24. Do you have access to your own car
Experience:
25. care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
26. Full UK driving licence (preferred)
27. Do you have a valid right to work over 6 months