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BBS Recruitment; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

BBS Recruitment is recruiting a Support Worker for our client in Cockermouth, Cumbria (CA13). You will provide person-centred care to individuals with disabilities and support daily living activities, promoting dignity and independence.

This role involves working with multidisciplinary teams, maintaining records, safeguarding, and helping service users participate in community activities to improve wellbeing and independence.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care and support to individuals with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, epilepsy and complex needs.
• Assisting with personal care including washing, dressing, grooming and toileting while promoting dignity and independence.
• Supporting daily living activities such as meal preparation, household tasks and medication administration.
• Encouraging independence, choice and inclusion in daily life.
• Building positive relationships with service users, families and healthcare professionals.
• Assisting access to the community, appointments and social/recreational activities.
• Monitoring changes in wellbeing and completing care notes and records per policies.
• Providing emotional support and reassurance during anxiety, distress or challenging situations.
• Using positive behaviour support strategies to respond to behaviors that challenge.
• Assisting wheelchair users and those with mobility difficulties with moving and handling techniques.
• Promoting safeguarding, health and safety and maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintaining accurate medication records and supporting medication administration.
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care and support.
• Encouraging participation in activities like shopping, day trips, exercise, arts and crafts, games and social events to enhance wellbeing.

Job description

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles.

We are currently recruiting a Support Worker for our client in Cockermouth, Cumbria (CA13).

Responsibilities for the Support Worker:

• Providing person-centred care and support to individuals with a range of physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, epilepsy and complex needs.
• Assisting service users with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while promoting dignity and independence.
• Supporting individuals with daily living activities such as meal preparation, household tasks, and medication administration.
• Encouraging and promoting independence, choice, and inclusion in all aspects of daily life.
• Building positive relationships with service users, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Supporting individuals to access the community, attend appointments, and participate in social and recreational activities.
• Monitoring and recording changes in service users' physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
• Completing accurate care notes, incident reports, and daily records in accordance with company policies.
• Providing emotional support and reassurance to individuals experiencing anxiety, distress, or challenging situations.
• Supporting individuals with behaviours that challenge using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Assisting wheelchair users and individuals with mobility difficulties using appropriate moving and handling techniques.
• Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Supporting individuals with medication administration and maintaining accurate medication records.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care and support.
• Encouraging participation in activities such as shopping, day trips, exercise, arts and crafts, games, and social events to enhance wellbeing and quality of life.

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