Support Worker

For this particular role we can only consider candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. Please ensure you have the right to live and work in the UK before applying.

Job title: Support Worker

Location: Freshfield, College Path, Formby, Liverpool, L37 1LH

Rate Of Pay: £10.42 per hour + Overtime

Shift Patterns: 33hrs Per Week Guaranteed, Full Time, Permanent + Overtime.

Information about the Role:

Working as a Support Worker at Freshfield 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:

Set in beautiful gardens near to Formby town centre, close to the nature reserve and the coast Freshfields Nursing home provides excellent care for individuals with complex needs, physical and mental disabilities. Our care is person focussed with each individuals needs being catered for individually so that they can lead a happy and fulfilling life doing the things they enjoys and accessing a wide range of activities. With 31 bedrooms, 20 of which have en-suite facilities, all on ground level Freshfields is surrounded by extensive gardens with every room having a garden aspect and the majority having direct access to the gardens meaning all our residents can enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Freshfields is a model nursing home with expertly trained staff able to support a wide range of conditions.

Necessary Experience or Qualifications to work as a Support worker:

• Previous experience working as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Domiciliary Carer or Senior preferred.
• Must have driving licence to drive Mini Bus
• 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: £10.42 per hour

Expected hours: 33 per week

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person