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AESN LIMITED; Northam; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a compassionate Support Worker Assistant to provide care in care homes or home care settings across Northam. This paid position emphasizes high-quality support and respectful engagement with residents.

The role requires reliable communication, ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and adherence to health and safety policies. A DBS check is required after interview.

Qualifications

• Experience in supported living or care homes or providing home care is advantageous; online trainings will be provided.
• Knowledge of care plans and the ability to follow them accurately.
• Good IT skills for maintaining records and documentation
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Compassionate attitude with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently when required
• Organised, reliable, and attentive to detail in all aspects of care delivery

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities such as personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility
• Support individuals with their care plans, ensuring personalised needs are met with compassion and respect
• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents or clients
• Help with meal preparation and assist during mealtimes as required
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any concerns to senior staff
• Support with light domestic tasks to ensure a clean and safe environment
• Drive or accompany residents on outings or appointments, where necessary
• Adhere to health and safety policies, including infection control procedures

Skills

Care experience

Care plans following

IT skills

English communication

Compassionate attitude

Team & independence

Attention to detail

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

Moving and Handling training

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals in care homes or receiving home care services. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on residents’ lives while developing valuable skills within the healthcare sector. The role requires excellent communication skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities such as personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility
• Support individuals with their care plans, ensuring personalised needs are met with compassion and respect
• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents or clients
• Help with meal preparation and assist during mealtimes as required
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any concerns to senior staff
• Support with light domestic tasks to ensure a clean and safe environment
• Drive or accompany residents on outings or appointments, where necessary
• Adhere to health and safety policies, including infection control procedures

Skills and Requirements

• Experience working in a Supported living or care homes or providing home care is advantageous; online trainings will be provided
• Knowledge of care plans and the ability to follow them accurately
• Good IT skills for maintaining records and documentation
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Compassionate attitude with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently when required
• Organised, reliable, and attentive to detail in all aspects of care delivery

Job Types: Temporary, Zero hours contract - Shifts of upto 40 hours a week available

Experience

Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

Enhanced DBS (required after interview)

Moving and Handling of People (Practical) Training? (required after interview)

United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel

75% (preferred)

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service