Overview
Position: Care Support Worker (Personal Care, Emotional & Social Support, Monitoring & Record Keeping, Health & Safety).
Responsibilities
* Assist residents with daily personal hygiene (washing, dressing, toileting).
* Support residents with mobility, positioning, and use of aids (hoists, wheelchairs).
* Assist with continence care and incontinence support.
* Help residents with eating and drinking, including feeding when required.
* Provide companionship, reassurance, and emotional support.
* Encourage and support residents' participation in activities and social interaction.
* Maintain respect and dignity at all times, promoting resident choice and autonomy.
* Observe and report changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to senior staff.
* Accurately record care given, including food and fluid intake, personal care, and observations.
* Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection guidelines.
Health & Safety / Infection Control
* Follow care home policies and procedures at all times.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment.
* Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly.
* Adhere to moving and handling protocols and health & safety guidelines.
Requirements & Eligibility
An Enhanced Access NI check will be required for this position. If successful please be advised that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available from our HR Team. Having a criminal record will not necessarily affect you from working with Burnview Group and will be reviewed in line with our policy.
About the employer
We are a family-run group with nursing experience, focused on independence and autonomy for residents. We value accountability, involvement and open-door communication, and we recruit and retain the best people to provide high-quality care and support. We encourage continuous learning and development for all staff, with training from induction to recurrent updates.
Benefits
* Right to live and work in the UK
* Good standard of education
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Basic record-keeping skills
* Satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check required
Qualifications (Desirable)
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
* Experience working in a care home setting or with elderly residents
* Training in Basic First Aid, Manual Handling, Infection Control and Safeguarding of Adults
Professional skills
* Establishing Rapport With Clients
* Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
* Initiative
* Empathy
Work Environment
Working as part of a team, all our employees play a vital role in ensuring our residents are well cared for while promoting a positive and enjoyable working environment. We offer competitive pay, training (online and in person), and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
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