Care Home Support Worker

Kingsley Healthcare Group; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Weymouth is looking for a Support Worker to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining residents' personal care needs while respecting their dignity and promoting their independence. The ideal candidate will have a caring nature and excellent communication skills, with the ability to work well under pressure. This position offers an opportunity to work within a supportive environment where staff happiness is prioritized.

Benefits

Opportunities for skill development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• A caring and patient nature is essential for supporting residents.
• Strong communication skills are needed to interact with residents and team members.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personal care needs of residents.
• Promote independence and dignity for all residents.
• Ensure high standards of care in the facility.

Skills

Caring and patient nature

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will be working as part of a focused team in maintaining the personal care needs of our residents, respecting their dignity and promoting their independence at all times. You will also ensure that our care services are of a consistently high standard and help in caring for our residents, and undertake other general day-to-day activities in our home.

Reports to : Nurse / Senior Support Worker

Skills and attributes

• A caring and patient nature.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• Previous experience as a carer is preferred, but not essential.

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.