Specialist Support Worker

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to provide care and assistance to individuals in need. As a Specialist Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our clients. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide quality care in various settings.

Responsibilities:

- Provide personal care when needed and support to clients, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding
- Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for clients
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
- Assist with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary
- Monitor and report any changes in client's condition or behaviour to the appropriate healthcare professionals
- Provide specialized care for individuals with dementia or other cognitive impairments
- Ensure the safety and well-being of clients at all times

Skills:

-To reduce re-offending by the delivery of high quality accommodation and community based services

- To ensure the health and well-being of clients through managing safeguarding issues, sharing good practice and managing risk effectively

- Experience in hospice care, nursing, or a related field is preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide compassionate and patient-cantered care
- Knowledge of medication administration protocols
- Familiarity with dementia care techniques and strategies
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical tasks as required
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

- IT skills is needed, although training is provided

Driving experience is needed, personal car is an added advantage

• Up to Date CV

• Personal Statement/Cover Letter specific to this role

If you are applying from UK You must already have;

• Right to Work

• Enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months on the update service

• 2 years written UK references

If you are passionate about providing quality care and making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.00-£13.32 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Language training provided
• On-site parking
• UK visa sponsorship

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

• Extra care housing
• Residential home
• Sheltered housing

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Home care: 2 years (preferred)
• Basic life support: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SSW/BHAM/WEST MIDLAND/ 12032024