Compassionate Community Support Worker - 23 hrs/wk

UKCIL Ltd.; Hexham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. in Hexham is seeking two compassionate Support Workers to share 23 hours per week, supporting a friendly and sociable individual in the local community.

You will assist with day-to-day routines, oversee medication, prepare meals, provide personal and domestic care, and encourage participation in social and leisure activities to promote independence.

Access to your own car and willingness to use it for community activities is essential; open to all genders.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in diabetes management and nutrition.
• Medication administration.
• Person-centred care and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Managing finances.
• Training in Prader Willi Syndrome is desirable, although full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support with day-to-day tasks and organising routines.
• Oversee medication.
• Encourage meaningful activities that promote independence.
• Meal preparation and personal care.
• Domestic care and social/leisure activities.
• Support to remain independent.

Skills

Diabetes management

Medication administration

Person-centred care

Mental Capacity Act

Finance management

Prader-Willi syndrome training

Job description

UKCIL Ltd. in Hexham is seeking two compassionate Support Workers to share 23 hours per week, supporting a friendly and sociable individual in the local community.

You will assist with day-to-day routines, oversee medication, prepare meals, provide personal and domestic care, and encourage participation in social and leisure activities to promote independence.

Access to your own car and willingness to use it for community activities is essential; open to all genders.