CARE ASSISTANT & SUPPORT WORKER

SILVER BLUE SERVICES LTD t/a Springday Healthcare; Swindon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

SILVER BLUE SERVICES LTD t/a Springday Healthcare is seeking a committed care professional to support individuals with personal care, daily living activities and mobility. You will help administer or support medications, promote independence and wellbeing, and work closely with families and healthcare professionals to ensure safe, person-centered care.

Applicants should demonstrate compassion, empathy, patience and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Compassion, empathy and patience are essential.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to support individuals with personal care and daily activities.

Responsibilities

• 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 health.
• Maintaining accurate care records and following care plans.
• Safeguarding individuals from abuse, neglect and harm.
• Working with families and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintaining confidentiality and infection-control procedures.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Observational listening

Job description

Company: SILVER BLUE SERVICES LTD t/a Springday Healthcare

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 patienceExcellent communication and active listeningAbility to support individuals with personal care and daily activitiesGood teamwork and interpersonal skillsAbility to build positive, trusting relationshipsUnderstanding of safeguarding and duty of careKnowledge of confidentiality and respecting dignityAbility to identify and respond to changes in a person's health or wellbeingGood observation and reporting skillsBasic record‑keeping and documentation skillsAbility to manage challenging situations calmlyTime management and organizational skillsUnderstanding of equality, diversity, and person‑centered careReliability, flexibility, and professionalismAbility to follow care plans, policies, and health and