Compassionate Home Care Support Worker

Nursing Direct Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Nursing Direct Limited is recruiting compassionate, reliable Care Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care in Lewisham and surrounding areas. You will work in clients' homes and community settings, promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing.

Join a supportive team with flexible full-time or part-time opportunities, permanent or temporary roles. Applicants must have prior care experience and a caring, patient approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, support, healthcare or similar role.
• Experience providing personal care and daily living activities.
• Caring, compassionate, patient and empathetic attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider care team.
• Commitment to confidentiality, dignity and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care and support.
• Assist with personal care (washing, bathing, dressing, toileting).
• Support meals, nutrition, hydration and daily routines.
• Assist with household tasks and activities of daily living.
• Encourage independence, choice and dignity.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Support access to community activities and social opportunities.
• Assist with medication administration where trained.
• Respond calmly to challenging situations or behaviours.
• Follow care plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Work with families and healthcare professionals to ensure wellbeing.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Education

Health and Social Care training

Job description

Nursing Direct Limited is recruiting compassionate, reliable Care Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care in Lewisham and surrounding areas. You will work in clients' homes and community settings, promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing.

Join a supportive team with flexible full-time or part-time opportunities, permanent or temporary roles. Applicants must have prior care experience and a caring, patient approach.