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

Job summary

BBS Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Care Worker for a client in Gloucestershire. The role involves providing person-centred care for individuals with physical and learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

You will assist with personal care, daily living activities, medication administration, and promoting independence while safeguarding wellbeing. Competitive rate discussed at interview, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Background in care or health support is preferred.
• Experience with diverse needs is beneficial.
• Reliable, respectful and person-centered approach required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care and support for individuals with physical or learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.
• Assist with personal care including washing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
• Support daily living activities: meals, household tasks and medication administration.
• Encourage independence, choice and inclusion in daily life.
• Maintain accurate care notes, records and incident reports.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patient Care

Teamwork

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 Care Worker for our client in Gloucestershire.

Responsibilities for the Care 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)