Part Time Support Worker

Tamfol; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamfol is seeking a compassionate care assistant to support individuals with physical health needs and dementia in a community-focused setting. You will help with daily living tasks, promote independence with dignity, and record progress to ensure personalised care.

Working as part of a team and independently, you will provide emotional support, encourage participation in social activities, monitor wellbeing, and follow safeguarding and infection-control practices to keep residents safe and

Qualifications

• Support individuals with health needs and dementia with dignity.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities and progress.
• Demonstrate empathy and patience in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities.
• Encourage participation in community activities.
• Ensure safety and infection control compliance.
• Keep documentation up to date.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Patience & empathy

Adaptability

Job description

Duties:
Provide support and assist individuals with physical health needs and individuals
living with dementia to ensure high quality person centred care.
Assist with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation,
support residents to be as independent as they can, while promoting dignity.

Help individuals participate in community activities and social events
Provide emotional support and companionship to individuals
Maintain accurate records of daily activities and progress notes

Understand your role in keeping vulnerable individuals safe from harm.

Understand your role in infection control prevention

Skills:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well in a team and independently
Patience and empathy when working with individuals on there dementia journey

Strong problem-solving skills- Ability to follow instructions and protocols accurately
Flexibility in working hours and tasks