Compassionate Care & Support Worker

Purus Healthcare Ltd; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Purus Healthcare Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring support worker to supervise residents with special needs, assist with daily tasks, and respond to emergencies. You will work shifts and ensure safety, comfort and dignity for service users.

You will assist with dressing, bathing, meals, medication, and activities while monitoring health indicators and communicating with the care team. A valid DBS, basic care certificates, and right to work are required; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK with right to work (e.g. International Passport)
• Enhanced DBS verified by service providers
• Basic Care Certificates (Online & Practical)
• Basic Manual Handling Practical Certificate mandatory
• Medication Practical mandatory
• National Insurance document/BRP with NI visible
• Full UK Driving Licence (if any)
• Two written references required
• Profile photo provided
• Sponsor not offered

Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors residents with special needs
• Takes responsibility for shifts and service during duty
• Responds to emergencies, offering guidance and support to care workers
• Assists service users with dressing, undressing, washing, toileting, and bathing
• Assists with medication and moving patients
• Serves meals and aids with feeding, ensuring comfort
• Provides stimulating activities for service users
• Supports daily tasks like letter writing, bill payment, and benefit collection
• Undertakes light cleaning, domestic duties, and meal preparation
• Monitors residents' conditions (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight)
• Collaborates with professional staff to implement the care plan

Education

Basic Care Certificates

Enhanced DBS

Medication Handling Certification

Basic Manual Handling Practical Certificate

National Insurance Document/BRP

Job description

Purus Healthcare Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring support worker to supervise residents with special needs, assist with daily tasks, and respond to emergencies. You will work shifts and ensure safety, comfort and dignity for service users.

You will assist with dressing, bathing, meals, medication, and activities while monitoring health indicators and communicating with the care team. A valid DBS, basic care certificates, and right to work are required; sponsorship is not offered.