Relief Healthcare Support Worker

AA Euro Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sunderland is seeking experienced agency relief Support Workers to provide individualized care to residents. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and experience working with adults with disabilities. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and promoting engagement in social activities. Competitive pay and training opportunities available.

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 personal care and assistance to clients, including bathing and dressing.
• Administer medication according to prescribed schedules.
• Maintain residents' dignity and sense of independence.
• Encourage residents to interact and participate in social events.
• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing.

Skills

Teamwork

Personal care assistance

Medication administration

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate

Job description

Overview

AA Euro Healthcare is welcoming applications from experienced healthcare professionals.

We are seeking agency relief Support Workers for our well established clients based in Sunderland.

Role Responsibilities

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.

Summary of Role Outcomes

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.