Support Workers are required in Edinburgh, offering a competitive hourly rate of £12.21. Shift patterns include long days, nights, and sleepovers.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with people with autism, medication administration, safety intervention, and epilepsy training. Excellent communication skills and cooking abilities are also essential.
The Role:
As a Support Worker, your main duties will include:
* Administering medication
* Assisting with daily living and domestic duties
* Developing positive working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team
* Ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of clients is always protected
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date reports, such as support plans
* Completing necessary administrative duties
* Maintaining regular communication with the Service Manager
* Respecting the individuality and confidentiality of each client
* Building and maintaining relationships with service users and their families
The Person:
The following experience and characteristics are considered essential:
* A minimum of 6-12 months experience within a healthcare environment, preferably supporting clients with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behavior, or mental health needs
* Patience and calmness under pressure
* Easily adaptable to new environments
* Reliable and trustworthy
* Eligible to work in the UK
* Access to own transport is desirable but not essential
* Flexibility to work within multiple environments on a weekly basis dependant on client requirements
The Package:
The successful candidate will have access to the following benefits:
* Full-time and part-time work available
* Holiday allowance accrued as you work
* FREE annual mandatory training
* A '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 availability and work assignments
* The opportunity to work within a wide range of different environments on a weekly basis
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