Support Worker

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Exeter, Highweek, Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare support service is seeking Support Workers for various locations in the Exeter area. As a Support Worker, you will work with clients in their homes, providing essential care and support. The role requires strong communication and team collaboration skills. Full-time and part-time shifts are available, with travel time compensated. Join us to make a difference in clients' lives, ensuring their wellbeing and dignity.

Benefits

Travel time and mileage paid at 45p per mile

Flexible scheduling

Full-time and part-time options

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills to liaise with clients and professionals.
• Ability to assess and review care plans with clients and families.
• Demonstrate good IT skills for recording information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication and accurately record information.
• Work with the team to meet clients' care needs.
• Assess clients' capabilities and preferences.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Assessment skills

Job description

The post holder will work as a Support Worker to a client within their own home. They will work closely with the registered manager and nominated individual to undertake delegated activities under supervision.

Areas covered - Torquay, Exeter, Newton Abbot, and surrounding areas

• Full-time and part-time available
• Shifts vary from 8am to 8pm
• Male and female positions available
• Travel time and mileage paid at 45p per mile
• Spend a minimum of 3 hours with one client per day

Main Duties:

1. Maintain good verbal and written communication skills to liaise with clients, families, health, and other professionals, and accurately record information onto MCM.
2. Work as part of a team, providing a coordinated approach to meet the care needs of clients in their own environment.
3. Assess, review care plans, and risk assessments collaboratively with clients, families, and the management team.
4. Communicate with staff, stakeholders, and the public with tact and sensitivity.
5. Assess clients' psychological and physical capabilities, noting hobbies, likes, dislikes, and preferences.
6. Coordinate care and support for clients and contribute to reviews as needed.
7. Demonstrate good IT skills and record information clearly and professionally.
8. Ensure the delivery of a service that promotes choice, empowerment, independence, wellbeing, and dignity.
9. Maintain a flexible approach to work in collaboration with management.
10. Contribute to essential reports when required.
11. Participate in audits to ensure safe and quality care delivery.