Support Worker

Muve Homecare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Carer to enhance the quality of life for clients with complex care needs. This rewarding role involves providing personalized support, assisting with daily activities, and implementing behavior management strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in home care settings, particularly with challenging behaviors and mental health issues. Join a dedicated team that values flexibility and offers consistent work opportunities, making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. If you are passionate about care and support, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Engagierter Berater

Konstante Arbeit und Blockbuchungen

Großes Verdienstpotential

Wöchentliche Bezahlung

Flexibilität bei der Arbeitszeit

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Altenpflege oder in Pflegeheimen ist sehr wünschenswert.
• Starke Kommunikationsfähigkeiten zur Interaktion mit Klienten und deren Familien.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung von Unterstützung für Klienten, einschließlich persönlicher Pflege.
• Zusammenarbeit mit Gesundheitsfachkräften zur Gewährleistung umfassender Pflege.

Skills

Erfahrung in der Altenpflege

Umgang mit herausforderndem Verhalten

Erfahrung im Umgang mit psychischen Gesundheitsproblemen

Erfahrung mit Substanzmissbrauch

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Erste-Hilfe-Kenntnisse

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Empathie und Geduld

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Carer to join our team with complex care experience. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals in need, including those with specific health conditions. This position requires a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our clients through personalised care and assistance in their daily activities. Experience with challenging behaviours, mental health, and substance misuse is important.

Duties

1. Provide home care support to clients, ensuring their comfort and safety.
2. Assist with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
3. Must be PMVA trained.
4. Support clients with meal preparation, ensuring nutritional needs are met.
5. Implement behaviour management strategies as needed to promote positive interactions.
6. Offer companionship and emotional support to enhance the well-being of clients.
7. Maintain accurate records of client progress and any changes in behaviour or health status.
8. Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including nurses, to ensure comprehensive care.

Features & Benefits

1. Dedicated consultant.
2. Consistent work and block bookings available.
3. Great earning potential.
4. Weekly pay.
5. Flexibility to work as much or as little as you like.

Skills

1. Experience in home care or nursing home settings is highly desirable.
2. Candidate must have experience with challenging behaviours, mental health, and substance misuse.
3. Strong understanding of first aid procedures and emergency response protocols.
4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with clients and their families.
5. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
6. Empathy and patience when dealing with individuals requiring support.
7. Strong organisational skills to manage multiple client needs efficiently.
8. Staff ratios would need to be 2:1, at least initially, with skills in managing behaviour that challenges, including safe restraint, and ideally minimal recourse to medication to sedate. Ideally a small staff group with limited turnover.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position as a Support Worker.