Relief Healthcare Support Worker

AA Euro Group; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in the United Kingdom seeks agency relief Support Workers for clients in Dorset. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and at least one year of experience. Responsibilities include providing personalized support and administering medications. The role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirement of NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate.
• One year's 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support with personal care.
• Administer medication according to prescribed schedules.
• Encourage resident engagement in social activities.

Skills

Individualized support

Teamwork

Communication

Respect for dignity

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate

Job description

Overview

AA Euro Healthcare is welcoming applications from experienced healthcare professionals.

Role Summary

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirement of NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate.
• One year's 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.