support worker

Interaction Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Support Worker to provide in-home care. Responsibilities include assisting clients with personal care, meal preparation, and supporting their independence. The role requires effective communication and a compassionate approach. This full-time position offers a salary of £12.21 per hour with a temporary contract.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Experience in meal planning and food preparation.
• Strong communication skills to work with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Support clients with meal planning and preparations.
• Encourage independence and support emotional management.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Meal planning

Communication

Emotional support

Job description

Job Title

Support worker –

Overview

Interaction Health and Social Care know that by looking after our Support workers, they will look after our customers, 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.

Responsibilities

• To assist clients with all areas of personal care and hygiene.
• To assist clients with all aspects of mobilising and transfers as per their bespoke support plans.
• To support with meal planning and food and drink preparations for them.
• Encouraging clients to be as independent as possible.
• Supporting clients to organise health appointments and make practical arrangements for travel.
• To follow all care, support and therapy plans.
• To support clients to identify/plan activities that they may enjoy.
• To facilitate and follow risk management plans and inform the Case Manager of any concerns or changes required.
• To support clients to manage their emotions and problem‑solve when situations are stressful or unfamiliar, and to decide what action is needed to make them feel more positive and facilitate an approach for completing these actions.
• To communicate effectively and positively with members of the 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.

Contact Information

Please call us on (phone number removed).

Job Details

Work Location: In person at service user’s home.

Job Type: temp to perm.

Salary: £12.21.

Hours of work: 12 hour.

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

Sector: Social Care.

Contract: Temporary.

Hours: Full Time.