Relief Healthcare Support Worker

AA Euro Recruitment UK; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

AA Euro Healthcare is seeking experienced relief Support Workers for clients in Cumbria, Gosforth. The role focuses on providing individualised care aligned with care plans to optimise wellbeing and daily living.

You will administer medications, support bathing, dressing and grooming, and encourage social engagement while maintaining residents’ dignity. The position supports teamwork within a caregiving environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate.
• One year's experience working with adults with physical & intellectual disability.
• Up to date Medicines Administration training.
• Up to date Safety Intervention training.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Administer medication according to prescribed schedules.
• Care tailored to individuals' needs, maintaining dignity and independence.
• Encourage residents to engage in social events and activities.
• Monitor health and wellbeing to keep care plans relevant.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate

Medicines Administration training

Safety Intervention training

Job description

AA Euro Healthcare is welcoming applications from experienced healthcare professionals.

We are seeking agency relief Support Workers for our well established clients based in Cumbria, Gosforth. The suitable candidate will be working to:

Provide their residents with individualised support with their personal care and wider aspects of daily living, in line with their agreed care plan, to optimise wellbeing, and ensure they lead as fulfilling lives as possible.

Requirements for this role to include:

• Minimum Requirement of NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate
• One years' experience of working with adults with physical & intellectual disability.
• Up to date Medicines Administration training
• Up to date Safety Intervention training
• Ability to work as part of a Team or Independently

Summary of Role Outpots:

• Provide personal care and assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Administer medication according to prescribed schedules
• Residents feel that the care and support they need is individually tailored, and unique to their specific needs.
• Residents feel their sense of dignity and independence is maintained, and that they are respected as a person.
• Residents are encouraged to interact and engage with others, and participate in social events and activities.
• Residents feel involved in shaping the social activities available, and to what extend they wish to participate.
• Residents health and wellbeing is regularly monitored to ensure care plans remain relevant
• Your colleagues value you and know that you will look out for and support them