Care Support Worker

Job Overview:
We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team to work in the provision of overall support and development to residents in a residential care setting. The support will be provided in accordance with the individual’s ‘Care and Support Plan’.
We aim to care for individuals who need support for their rehabilitation and/or cognitive problems in a community setting for long or interim periods. Individuals may have a combination of problems and a mixture of care needs from Learning Disability, Mental Health, and Acquired Brain Injury.
Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsibilities and support to Service Users.

• Staff and Personnel Issues.

• Household and Administrative Responsibilities.

• Organisational Responsibilities.

Duties:
- Providing personal care to individuals, including assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Administering medication as prescribed and maintaining accurate records
- Assisting with meal preparation.
- Implementing behaviour management strategies to support individuals with challenging behaviours.
- Offering emotional support and companionship to individuals under care

Qualifications:
- Minimum requirement of QCF /NVQ 2 Health & Social Care.
- Ability to drive and possess a valid UK driving licence is advantageous but not required.
- Demonstrate previous training within Health & Social Care.

Joining our team as a Support Worker offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need while developing valuable skills in the Social Care sector.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,960.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme

Physical setting:

• Residential home

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Home care: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• QCF Health Care Level 2 (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Barry (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/07/2024
Reference ID: June 2024
Expected start date: 22/07/2024