Support Worker

BBS Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

BBS Recruitment is seeking compassionate Support Workers in Coventry to provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, dementia, and/or complex needs, empowering them to live safely and independently.

You will support daily living activities, assist with personal care, meals, and mobility, and work with families and healthcare professionals to ensure safety, wellbeing, and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities, dementia, or complex needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care promoting dignity, respect, choice and independence.
• Build positive relationships to help individuals achieve personal goals while ensuring health and wellbeing.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities including meals, mobility, and budgeting.
• Support attendance at appointments and community activities to encourage participation and independence.
• Monitor health changes and report promptly to the team; maintain accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Safeguarding Level 3

Medication Administration Level 2

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Support Workers for our clients based in Coventry.

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and motivated Support Workers to join our client's dedicated care team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, dementia, and/or complex needs, empowering them to live safe, independent, and fulfilling lives.

Key responsability of a Support Worker:

• As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred care that promotes dignity, respect, choice, and independence.
• You will build positive relationships with the people you support, enabling them to achieve their personal goals while ensuring their health, safety, and wellbeing are maintained at all times.
• Provide care and support to adults with learning disabilities, dementia, and/or complex needs in line with individual care and support plans.
• Assist individuals with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, toileting, continence care, and mobility support where required.
• Support service users with daily living activities, including meal preparation, shopping, budgeting, household tasks, and attending appointments.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and participation in community, educational, leisure, and social activities.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to individuals living with dementia, learning disabilities, and complex physical or mental health needs.
• Administer or assist with medication safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report any changes in individuals' health, wellbeing, or behaviour, ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Maintain accurate care records, daily notes, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, dignity, privacy, and respect at all times.
• Comply with health and safety, infection prevention and control, moving and handling, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and behaviours of concern, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those you support.

Essential Requirements for Support Worker:

• A genuine passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities, dementia, and/or complex needs.
• A caring, compassionate, patient, and respectful approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience in a care or support role
• Enhanced DBS check -Mandatory Training Certifications
• Medication Administration Level 2
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or Health & Social Care; and Safeguarding Children Level 3