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Job title: Support Worker
Location: White Windows, Valorum Care, Halifax, HX6 1BH
Rate Of Pay: £11.44 per hour
Shift Patterns: Full time (33.75 hours per week), Permanent, Days
Information about the Role:
Working as a Support Worker at White Windows your duties will include the following:
- Providing physical support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care.
- Providing emotional support for an individual and at times their families.
- Maintain the hygiene, dignity, health and safety of service users at all times.
- Encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
- Teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and paying for bills.
- Working with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards.
- Assist in the design and administration of an evaluation of the care standards and care service provision.
- If applicable, assist in the administration of medication.
Information about the Service:
White Windows is a wheelchair accessible residential home providing support and accommodation for up to 25 individuals who have a physical disability or neurological condition.
We support individuals who may have cerebral palsy, an acquired brain injury or stroke, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida or hydrocephalus, as well as individuals living with Parkinson’s or Huntington’s Diseases.
Our dedicated team of highly skilled and trained Support Workers and carers have experience with PEG/NG care, wound management and the provision of end of life care. We provide support including personal care, health and well being, rehabilitation, community engagement, enablement and volunteering or activities.
Necessary Experience or Qualifications to work as a Support Worker:
- Previous experience working as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Domiciliary Carer or Senior preferred.
- Caring, kind and considerate.
- Passionate about making a difference in someone else’s life.
- Good communication skills.
- Able handle sometimes challenging situations.
- Fun, energetic and able to build relationships with many different people.
Oakleaf Recruitment are the In-House Recruitment Team for a growing group of Services and Hospitals across the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.44 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
