Support Worker

Leo Recruits; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Leo Recruits is seeking a dedicated care assistant to provide person-centred support with daily living activities and personal care in a UK setting. The role requires assisting individuals with mental health needs and learning disabilities, safely administering medications, assisting with meals, mobility, hygiene and daily routines.

You will promote independence, dignity and social inclusion while monitoring health, maintaining records, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Care Certificate.
• Mental Health Awareness training/certificate.
• Learning Disabilities Awareness training/certificate.
• Medication Administration training/certificate and proven competency.
• Enhanced DBS certificate with the Update Service subscription.
• Previous experience in a relevant health and social care role is preferred.
• Good communication skills and a compassionate, professional attitude.
• Preffered White British Citizen

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with daily living activities and personal care.
• Support individuals with mental health needs and learning disabilities.
• Administer medication safely in accordance with prescribed instructions, training and organisational policies.
• Assist with meals, mobility, hygiene and daily routines as required.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and social inclusion.
• Monitor and report changes in individuals' health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and medication administration records.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and confidentiality procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate attitude

Professional demeanor

Education

Care Certificate

Mental Health Awareness

Learning Disabilities Awareness

Medication Administration training

Enhanced DBS with Update Service

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with daily living activities and personal care.
• Support individuals with mental health needs and learning disabilities.
• Administer medication safely in accordance with prescribed instructions, training and organisational policies.
• Assist with meals, mobility, hygiene and daily routines as required.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and social inclusion.
• Monitor and report changes in individuals' health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and medication administration records.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and confidentiality procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

Mandatory Requirements

• Valid Right to Work (RTW) in the UK.
• Care Certificate.
• Mental Health Awareness training/certificate.
• Learning Disabilities Awareness training/certificate.
• Medication Administration training/certificate and proven competency.
• Enhanced DBS certificate with the Update Service subscription.
• Previous experience in a relevant health and social care role is preferred.
• Good communication skills and a compassionate, professional attitude.
• Preffered White British Citizen

Important Information

No visa sponsorship is available for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Candidates must be able to provide the required documents and certificates during the recruitment process. All checks and requirements will be verified in accordance with applicable UK regulations