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BBS Recruitment; Warnham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

BBS Recruitment is recruiting a dedicated Support Worker for our client in Horsham, West Sussex. You will provide person-centred care to individuals with a range of disabilities and help with daily living activities, promoting dignity and independence.

Join a compassionate team, build meaningful relationships with service users and families, and contribute to safeguarding, confidentiality, and high-quality care. Training and competitive rate dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support worker role preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Ability to support individuals with mobility needs.
• Good communication and team-working skills.
• Flexible approach to shift patterns may be required.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care and support to individuals with a range of disabilities.
• Assisting with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
• Supporting daily living activities and medication administration where needed.
• Encouraging independence, choice and inclusion in daily life.
• Building positive relationships with service users, families and healthcare professionals.
• Supporting access to community activities and appointments.
• Monitoring changes in wellbeing and completing care notes and records.
• Providing emotional support and de-escalation as required.
• Moving and handling support for wheelchair users and mobility challenges.
• Promoting safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality.

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 Horsham,West Sussex.

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.

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