Support Worker

We are looking for Support Workers (with 6 months of experience in the UK, PROOVED WITH PAYSLIPS)

We currently have a wide range of shifts available in a variety of settings including nursing and residential homes for Support workers.

You can choose to work as a Support Worker from a few hours a week to full-time hours depending on your circumstances, the choice is yours!

Working as a Support Worker as part of our bank of temporary clinical staff means having total flexibility to fit working around your other commitments, whether family or study – you’ll be called upon to do shifts with us that suit you, without working as a full-time employee.

To be able to register with us, you must have at least six months of paid experience as a healthcare assistant. Please apply with a full CV which has the relevant details.

BENEFITS:

· Fully flexible working hours

· Paid annual leave

· Uniform

· Pension

· Temp-to-perm positions

· Attractive hourly payment

POSITION: HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT

Mandatory Training:

· Care Certificates

Desired Training (OPTIONAL):

· NVQ in Healthcare

· DMI Training

· MAPA training

· PRICE training

· MAYBO

· PMVA

MUST- Be able to provide personal care to both Male and Female clients.

• Own transport is Desirable but not Essential.
• Six months of professional experience
• All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Salary: starting from £9/h, depending on experience

Purpose of Position

• To enable and/or assist individuals to remain in the community, to be supported and maintain safety, and thereby enhance their quality of life.
• To enable the service user’s individuality and independence
• Assisting other care workers and professionals to provide care for the service user

Some of the main Responsibilities

• Being particularly vigilant for signs of distress or anxiety in Service Users; any deterioration in their physical and /or mental health, or safety of the environment, and report these as a matter of urgency to the Registered Manager or Coordinator in her absence
• To carry out all tasks in a way that demonstrates respect for the privacy, dignity, and value of all users, irrespective of the severity of disability or personal circumstances

Personal Care

• Assist Service Users in/out of bed, chairs, etc., using agreed procedures.
• Assist Service Users in turning, to relieve pressure areas
• Assist Service Users in (un)dressing, care of aids and personal equipment (hearing aids, glasses, dentures, prosthesis, etc)
• Assist Service Users in all aspects of personal hygiene, i.e. washing, shaving, showering, etc.
• Assist Service Users in feeding

Social duties

• Actively encourage Service Users, according to their capabilities, to participate in all aspects of daily living activities
• Develop and maintain personal contact with the Service User through talking and listening
• Provide support as part of a caring team, liaising with informal carers, other agencies, or professionals as necessary

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: Up to £11.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person