Read more

BBS Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

BBS Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our client in Stevenage. The role involves providing person-centred care and supporting individuals with disabilities and complex needs.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, daily living activities, medication administration and community engagement, while promoting dignity, independence and safeguarding. Competitive rate discussed at interview stage.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care and support for individuals with disabilities and complex needs.
• Assisting with personal care including washing, dressing, grooming and toileting while promoting dignity.
• Supporting daily living activities such as meal prep, household tasks and medication administration.
• Encouraging independence, choice and inclusion in daily life.
• Building positive relationships with service users, families and healthcare professionals.
• Enabling access to community, appointments and social/recreational activities.
• Completing accurate care notes, incident reports and daily records per policies.

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Support Worker for our client in Stevenage.

Responsibilities

• 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.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)