Bank Weekend support Worker

Curahomecare; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Chippenham is seeking a Bank Weekend Support Worker to deliver high-quality, client-centered care. The role involves providing personal care, maintaining client documentation, and ensuring effective communication. Candidates must be flexible, ready to cover shifts at short notice, and possess strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a rewarding experience supporting clients in their own homes.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care to clients.
• Good communication skills for effective client interaction.
• Understanding of safe manual handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to clients to help them remain at home.
• Make accurate records in client documentation.
• Prepare food and fluid intake to ensure a balanced diet.

Skills

Personal care

Communication skills

Manual handling

Medication management

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Bank Weekend Support Worker

Reporting to: Registered Manager

Job Purpose: To make a positive difference to our clients’ lives. As a support worker it will be your job to provide care to clients with a range of care needs. This care will be of the highest standard and be based on client centred care plans. We are there for our clients whenever they need us. This means we offer a wide variety of shift patterns covering early mornings, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. As part of the team you’ll be employed by Cura Homecare, part of Cura HQ Limited, working within a defined geographical area. This is a demanding role, both mentally and physically, but equally rewarding.

Responsibilities

1. Enable clients to remain in their own homes by providing the support and care they need to help make this possible. This includes all types of personal care.
2. Carry out safe manual handling practices in accordance with the company’s manual handling policy.
3. Read and understand the client’s care plan and risk assessment and undertake duties at each visit as stated in these documents.
4. Make accurate and clear records in the client’s home folders at each visit.
5. Report to the manager any concerns or changes in clients’ care needs.
6. Prepare and monitor food and fluid intake to promote a healthy, well balanced diet.
7. Undertake domestic and shopping tasks.
8. Follow company policy and training for the safe handling of medication as per client’s care plan.
9. Carry out all care visits at the times stated on your work rota.
10. Participate in ensuring effective communication whilst respecting client confidentiality.
11. Maintain personal/professional boundaries at all times.
12. Attend and participate in initial induction training programme and mandatory training at intervals instructed by the manager.

To provide cover on bank basis, as and when required over a weekend period. Shift cover may be required at short notice to cover sickness and will require the successful candidate to be available at short notice, possibly within an hour of request.