2:1 Support Worker for Dignity, Independence & Care

Hands On Rother Ltd.; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with enhanced bank hol

Full specialist clinical training

Regular, consistent shifts

Staff recognition and rewards

Job summary

Harmony Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist a service user in Guildford and surrounding areas. You will provide 2:1 support to enable living safely and with dignity in the home, with shifts including day and night hours.

Role involves clinical tasks, meal planning, monitoring health indicators, and coordinating with the clinical team. Training is provided; strong empathy and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have experience looking after service users with eating disorders.
• Meal planning with gradually increasing feed to achieve weight restoration.
• Regular blood tests to monitor for refeeding risk.
• ECG and physical observations (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature) to monitor physical state.
• Medication titration – recently increased Aripiprazole (antipsychotic).
• Bedrest and support with hygiene and personal care.
• Full specialist training and competency sign-off provided by Clinical Team.

Responsibilities

• Delivering compassionate 2:1 support.
• Supporting with community access and social activities.
• Promoting independence and dignity in all tasks.
• Providing emotional reassurance and wellbeing support.
• Communicating effectively with the clinical, care and coordination teams.

Skills

Eating disorders care

Clinical tasks

Meal planning

ECG monitoring

Medication management

Personal care

Job description

Harmony Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist a service user in Guildford and surrounding areas. You will provide 2:1 support to enable living safely and with dignity in the home, with shifts including day and night hours.

Role involves clinical tasks, meal planning, monitoring health indicators, and coordinating with the clinical team. Training is provided; strong empathy and communication are essential.