support worker

Interaction Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care services provider is looking for a Support Worker in Cambridge to assist clients in their own homes, helping with personal care, meal planning, and mobility support. The ideal candidate should have a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others and be able to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team. The role is temp-to-perm with a salary of £12.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to make a difference in people's lives.
• Ability to follow care and support plans.
• Effective communication with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Client with personal care and hygiene.
• Support Client with mobilising and transfers as per support plans.
• Facilitate and follow risk management plans.
• Provide emotional support and problem-solving for the Client.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Emotional support

Communication skills

Meal planning

Mobility support

Job description

Support worker –

Interaction Health and Social Care know that by looking after our Support workers, they will look after our customer’s, it really is that simple.

We recruit our Support workers based on values, so if you possess a genuine desire to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

As a Support worker, you will commit to Delivering care with our customers in their own homes, enabling them to live independently close to family and friends, supporting them with all aspects of daily living.

The Roles and Responsibilities of the job:

• To assist Client with all areas of personal care and hygiene.
• To assist Client with all aspects of mobilising and transfers as per her bespoke support plans.
• To support with meal planning and food and drink preparations for her.
• Encouraging Client to be as independent as possible.
• Supporting Client to organise health appointments and make practical arrangements for travel.
• To follow all care and support and therapy plans.
• To support Client to identify/plan activities that she may enjoy.
• To facilitate and follow risk management plans and inform the Case Manager of any concerns or changes required.
• To support Client to manage her emotions and problems solve when situations are stressful or unfamiliar. To support Client to decide what action is needed to make her feel more positive and facilitate an approach with Client for completing these actions.
• To communicate effectively and positively with members of Client’s Multidisciplinary team.
• To complete all necessary recordings and daily notes.
• To complete all required training and attend team meetings and supervisions when arranged.
• To follow all policy and procedures and agreed team policies

Please call us on 01480 272740

Work Location: In person at service user’s home

Job Type: temp to perm.

Salary: £12.21

Hours of work 12 hour