Care Worker

BBS Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

BBS Recruitment is seeking a Care Worker for our client in Kent. You will provide person-centred care to individuals with various needs, support daily living activities, and promote independence.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, complete care notes, assist with medication administration, and help service users access the community. Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide person-centred care and support to individuals with disabilities and health conditions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with service users, families and professionals.
• Commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care and support to individuals with a range of disabilities and health needs.
• Assisting with daily living activities and personal care while promoting dignity and independence.
• Completing accurate care notes, incident reports and daily records in line with policies.

Job description

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles.

We are currently recruiting a Care Worker for our client in Kent.

Responsibilities for the Care Worker:

• Providing person-centred care and support to individuals with a range of physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, epilepsy and complex needs.
• Assisting service users with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while promoting dignity and independence.
• Supporting individuals with daily living activities such as meal preparation, household tasks, and medication administration.
• Encouraging and promoting independence, choice, and inclusion in all aspects of daily life.
• Building positive relationships with service users, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Supporting individuals to access the community, attend appointments, and participate in social and recreational activities.
• Monitoring and recording changes in service users' physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
• Completing accurate care notes, incident reports, and daily records in accordance with company policies.
• Providing emotional support and reassurance to individuals experiencing anxiety, distress, or challenging situations.
• Supporting individuals with behaviours that challenge using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Assisting wheelchair users and individuals with mobility difficulties using appropriate moving and handling techniques.
• Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Supporting individuals with medication administration and maintaining accurate medication records.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care and support.
• Encouraging participation in activities such as shopping, day trips, exercise, arts and crafts, games, and social events to enhance wellbeing and quality of life.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)