CARE ASSISTANT & SUPPORT WORKER

SILVER BLUE SERVICES LTD t/a Springday Healthcare; Dudley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

SILVER BLUE SERVICES LTD t/a Springday Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to deliver person-centred care for individuals who may be elderly, disabled, or have health needs. You will support personal care, daily living activities and mobility, and help with appointments and community involvement.

Join a team that values compassion, confidentiality and teamwork while maintaining high standards of safety and dignity in every interaction.

Qualifications

• Compassion, empathy and patience in supporting individuals.
• Excellent communication and active listening with service users and families.
• Ability to follow care plans and maintain confidentiality and dignity.
• Strong observation and reporting skills for changes in health or wellbeing.
• Time management, reliability and professionalism in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Provide mobility assistance and practical support as needed.
• Administer or support medication in line with care plans and policies.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing.
• Monitor and report changes in physical or mental health to the care team.
• Maintain accurate care records and follow care plans.
• Safeguard individuals from abuse, neglect and harm.
• Work with families, nurses, social workers and other professionals.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Patience

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Confidentiality

Observation skills

Record-keeping

Time management

Equality and diversity

Reliability and professionalism

Job description

Company: SILVER BLUE SERVICES LTD t/a Springday Healthcare

We are currently looking for Support Worker to provide person-centered care and practical support to individuals who may be elderly, disabled, or have physical or mental health needs. Key responsibilities include: Supporting individuals with personal care, daily living activities, and mobility. Administering or supporting medication in line with care plans and policies. Promoting independence, dignity, choice, and wellbeing. Monitoring and reporting changes in physical or mental health. Supporting individuals with appointments, activities, and community involvement. Maintaining accurate care records and following care plans. Safeguarding individuals from abuse, neglect, and harm. Working closely with families, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. Maintaining confidentiality and following health, safety, and infection-control procedures.

Should be Compassion, empathy, and patience Excellent communication and active listening Ability to support individuals with personal care and daily activities Good teamwork and interpersonal skills Ability to build positive, trusting relationships Understanding of safeguarding and duty of care Knowledge of confidentiality and respecting dignity Ability to identify and respond to changes in a person's health or wellbeing Good observation and reporting skills Basic record-keeping and documentation skills Ability to manage challenging situations calmly Time management and organizational skills Understanding of equality, diversity, and person-centered care Reliability, flexibility, and professionalism Ability to follow care plans, policies, and health

SILVER BLUE SERVICES LTD t/a Springday Healthcare