Support Worker

Hatzfeld Care Ltd; Eagle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in the UK is seeking a Support Worker to assist residents in a care home specializing in mental health. The role includes providing practical support, encouraging independence, and participating in care planning. Good communication and teamwork skills are essential. Benefits include mileage compensation, life insurance, and company pension. Pay is £12.50 per hour.

Benefits

Mileage paid over 5 miles

Life insurance

Company pension in place

Meals provided

24/7 free counselling service

On site car park

Monthly staff bonuses

Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who have mental health conditions and/or dementia desirable.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to bring positive outcomes and care for our residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement in daily tasks for residents.
• Become a Key Worker for a resident, planning and organising their care.
• Administer/assist in administration of medication.

Skills

Reliable and trustworthy

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Hatzfeld Care Ltd provides high quality residential and day care through our specialised mental health, Dementia care and residential care services. Each of our homes offers a unique environment providing high quality, consistent, responsive care in a homely, supportive setting.

This role will be based at a Care Home that specialises with Mental health. As a Support Worker you will be expected to work as part of a team by supporting the residents of the home. Providing practical support as well as encouraging independence in line with the wishes of the residents and the requirements of the management.

Responsibilities

• To provide support and encouragement in tasks of household, personal and group management, including the following;
• To reinforce skills already learned
• Becoming a Key worker with a Resident and planning and organising their care
• Liaise with professional and other significant people
• Assist to develop, prepare, monitor, maintain and review care and personal plans and update on the care app
• Attend interviews and other meetings as required
• Work on a flexible basis as required by the Registered Manager
• Be involved in regular supervision sessions with the Registered Manager
• Attend all training courses provided by the company
• Attend and support residents' house meetings
• Attend and participate in staff meetings
• Be responsible for adhering to the home's philosophy, policies, and procedures
• Administer/assist in administration of medication and maintain medication records

Requirements

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Enthusiastic and motivated to bring positive outcomes and care for our residents
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience working with people who have mental health conditions and/or dementia desirable

Benefits

• Mileage paid over 5 miles
• Life insurance
• Company pension in place
• Meals provided
• 24/7 free counselling service
• On site car park
• Monthly staff bonuses
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each

£12.50 per hour