Relief Healthcare Support Worker - Disability Care

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 17,908; Full time

Job summary

AA Euro Recruitment UK seeks a Relief Healthcare Support Worker to join our Portsmouth team on a temporary basis. The role involves personal care, medication administration, and supporting adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in a Portsmouth setting.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or a Care certificate, with at least one year of relevant experience and up-to-date Medicines Administration and Safety Intervention training.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate.
• One year’s experience supporting adults with physical and intellectual disabilities.
• Up-to-date Medicines Administration training and Safety Intervention training.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance to clients including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Administer medication according to prescribed schedules.
• Assist with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary.
• Monitor and report changes in clients' health or behavior.
• Implement behaviour management techniques as needed.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Follow care plans and instructions provided by healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided.

Skills

Medicines administration

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate

Tools

Safety Intervention training

Job description

AA Euro Recruitment UK seeks a Relief Healthcare Support Worker to join our Portsmouth team on a temporary basis. The role involves personal care, medication administration, and supporting adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in a Portsmouth setting.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or a Care certificate, with at least one year of relevant experience and up-to-date Medicines Administration and Safety Intervention training.