Relief Care Support Worker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Redditch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Redditch seeks a Care Support Worker to enhance quality of life for tenants at St Davids House, an Extra Care Scheme. The successful candidate will provide critical support in daily living activities, ensuring a supportive and caring environment. This role is ideal for compassionate individuals eager to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Administer medication and provide emotional support.
• Organize recreational activities and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Personal care

Mental and emotional support

Communication

Job description

Situated in North Worcestershire, Redditch Borough Council manages St Davids House which is an Extra Care Scheme and houses 54 tenants within the scheme.

The role is to work closely with the wider team to contribute fully to the provision of personal care, support and accommodation services which are designed to ensure quality of life for tenants in accordance with their assessed needs and enable and encourage people to live as independently as possible in their own homes.

The role requires you to:

• Carry out duties in line with associated regulations and contract requirements.
• Provide general support to the tenant as part of a caring, integrated team, liaising with other colleagues and services as necessary.
• Assist the patient with bathing, grooming and getting dressed
• Handling household tasks like general cleaningand laundry
• Preparing and serving meals at the appropriate time
• Medication administration and management of oral and topical medication.
• Providing mental and emotional support
• Making recommendations to family members and healthcare personnel on the plan of care
• Organising suitable recreational activities for the patient
• Collaborating with other health care and social care professionals to provide the best possible care
• To respond to emergency calls when on duty, assess the situation, and if necessary call the senior member of staff.

Need further information? Please contact Philomena Griffiths on 015257 584769 or email [e-mail] or email [e-mail]

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Attached documents
ST DAVID'S Relief CARE SUPPORT WORKER JD 2019.doc