Care and Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Care and Support Worker to provide essential support to individuals in need. This role involves recognizing the unique abilities of clients and ensuring their well-being through personalized care. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding vulnerable adults while promoting dignity and independence. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong communication skills, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in social care. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Enhanced DBS check support

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting vulnerable individuals within social care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and human rights principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care that promotes dignity and independence.
• Recognize and support the social and recreational needs of individuals.

Skills

Supporting vulnerable people

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Understanding of Equality & Diversity

Job description

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Job Title: Care and Support Worker

As a Care and Support Worker, you will be providing care and support to individuals, or a group of individuals, in a person-centred way to ensure their well-being and appropriate development in response to an assessment of their needs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Recognising the abilities and talents of individuals and enabling their social, spiritual, recreational, educational, and entertainment needs to be met.
• Contributing to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and alerting an appropriate person where potential abuse is identified.
• Providing appropriate personal care in a manner that promotes dignity and independence, assisting people with their personal hygiene and appearance.
• Providing physical care needs in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Communicating effectively with a range of staff and clients including carers, families, and friends.
• Enabling people to live in a safe, comfortable, warm, and clean environment.

Requirements:

• Previous work or other experience to demonstrate and evidence an ability and understanding of supporting vulnerable people and working within social care values.
• Knowledge and understanding of how Equality & Diversity, Dignity & Respect, and Human Rights apply to this role.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use creative solutions that enable people to maximise their independence, including assistive technologies.
• Ability to travel (for community-based work only).
• Ability to relate well to different individuals and engage with them.
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
• Enhanced DBS check dated within the last 12 months. On the update service? You could be fast-tracked through our recruitment process today.

Working with Archer Resourcing

We have been helping professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and with excellent relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

Due to the high volume of CVs received, we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.