Support Worker

Confidential; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Ferndown is seeking an experienced Support Worker for a permanent, part-time role in a private home. You will work with a colleague to provide continuous, person-centred care, maintaining dignity and comfort for the client.

Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, companionship, and liaison with care professionals. The position offers consistent hours, a supportive team, and ongoing management guidance.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience in a care or support worker role essential.
• Be confident providing personal care and practical support.
• Have experience or understanding of medication administration.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be reliable, compassionate and professional.
• Be comfortable working in a private client's home.
• Be able to work effectively alongside another support worker.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of confidentiality, dignity and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care and daily living activities.
• Supporting with domestic duties and maintaining a clean, comfortable home environment.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Administering medication in accordance with care plans and training.
• Monitoring the client's wellbeing and reporting any concerns or changes.
• Liaising with multidisciplinary professionals involved in the client's care.
• Maintaining accurate records and communicating relevant updates to the manager.
• Working collaboratively with your colleague to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

Job description

Support Worker Private Client Ferndown

£189 per 14-hour shift 28 Hours or two shifts per Week Permanent

Are you an experienced and compassionate Support Worker looking for a rewarding permanent position with consistent hours?

We are recruiting a dedicated Support Worker to provide ongoing care and support to a private client in their own home in the Ferndown area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys providing personalised care, building positive relationships and making a genuine difference to someone's quality of life.

You will always work alongside another member of staff, ensuring support is delivered as part of a team.

The Role

You will provide practical, personal and emotional support to a private client in their own home, helping them maintain their comfort, dignity and independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with personal care and daily living activities.
• Supporting with domestic duties and maintaining a clean, comfortable home environment.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Administering medication in accordance with care plans and training.
• Monitoring the client's wellbeing and reporting any concerns or changes.
• Liaising with multidisciplinary professionals involved in the client's care.
• Maintaining accurate records and communicating relevant updates to the manager.
• Working collaboratively with your colleague to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

Hours & Shift Pattern

• Permanent 28-hour weekly contract.
• Two 14-hour shifts per week.
• Consistent working pattern.
• Always working alongside another member of staff.

What's on Offer?

• £189 per 14-hour shift.
• £378 per week for two shifts.
• Permanent employment.
• Consistent contracted hours.
• Supportive working environment.
• Ongoing management support and guidance.
• The opportunity to build a positive and rewarding relationship with the client.

About You

• Have previous experience in a care or support worker role essential.
• Be confident providing personal care and practical support.
• Have experience or understanding of medication administration.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be reliable, compassionate and professional.
• Be comfortable working in a private client's home.
• Be able to work effectively alongside another support worker.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of confidentiality, dignity and person-centred care.

• Location: Ferndown, Dorset
• Job Type: Permanent, part-time
• Contracted Hours: 28 hours per week
• Pay: £189 per 14-hour shift

If you are an experienced Support Worker looking for a stable, permanent position with a consistent two-shift weekly pattern, we would love to hear from you.