Care Worker

Austin Dean Healthcare Recruitment; Romford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Dean Healthcare Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for day care centres across East London. The role supports adults with learning disabilities and other care needs to participate in activities, build confidence and enjoy their day, in a friendly, respectful environment.

Hours are 10:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday with paid weekly wages of £12.71 per hour. Flexible shifts available to fit your availability and to help the team deliver consistent care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Support Worker in the UK
• Understanding of epilepsy and ability to support seizures
• Experience providing personal care (at least 12 months)

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily activities, social interaction and community participation
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect
• Support individuals with epilepsy following care plans
• Help people feel comfortable, safe and included throughout the day
• Encourage independence and recognise abilities and preferences
• Communicate respectfully with service users, colleagues and professionals
• Share relevant updates with the team and reporting any concerns promptly
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and infection-control procedures

Job description

Support Worker - Day Care Centres

Shift details and benefits

• Hours: 10:00am-3:00pm, Monday to Friday
• Weekends: No weekend shifts
• Pay: £12.71 per hour, paid weekly
• Flexible shifts, with opportunities to work around your availability

A rewarding role where you can make a positive difference to people's daily lives

Are you a caring and dependable Support Worker who enjoys helping people feel safe, included and supported?

We're recruiting Support Workers for day care centres across East London. You'll support adults with learning disabilities and other support needs to take part in activities, build confidence and enjoy their day. You'll help create a friendly, respectful environment where each person is treated as an individual and encouraged to be as independent as possible.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting people with daily activities, social interaction and community participation
• Providing personal care with dignity, patience and respect
• Supporting individuals with epilepsy and following their care plans and guidance
• Helping people feel comfortable, safe and included throughout the day
• Encouraging independence and recognising each person's abilities and preferences
• Communicating respectfully with service users, colleagues and other professionals
• Sharing relevant updates with the team and reporting any concerns promptly
• Following safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and infection-control procedures

Essential requirements

• Previous experience working as a Support Worker or in an adult care setting in the UK
• A good understanding of epilepsy and confidence supporting people who have seizures
• Understanding of Learning Disabilities
• At least 12 months working with service users who require Personal Care
• Reliable attendance and good communication skills
• The right to work in the UK

If you have the experience we're looking for and want to be part of a supportive team, we'd be pleased to hear from you.