Support Worker

Meridian Business Support Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Support Worker – Day Centre in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a dedicated individual to join the team. The role requires an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and background in care or support work. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:50 AM – 4:30 PM, full-time.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities, personal care, meals, and supporting mobility needs while promoting independence and dignity at all times. Female candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) – essential.
• Previous experience in a care or support work setting.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Caring, patient and reliable approach.
• Female candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to participate and fully engage in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Support service users on days out and activities within the local community.
• Provide personal care where required.
• Assist with food and support service users with eating.
• Support individuals with specialist requirements, including PEG feeding where required.
• Use mobility aids and equipment to safely support, lift and move service users.
• Carry out duties delegated by the Manager or Team Leader within your skills and competence.
• Promote independence, dignity and choice at all times.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Caring patient reliable

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker – Day Centre

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:50 AM – 4:30 PM

Job Type: Full-Time

We are looking for a Support Worker with an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) to join a day centre in Stoke.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support individuals to participate and fully engage in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Support service users on days out and activities within the local community.
• Provide personal care where required.
• Assist with food and support service users with eating.
• Support individuals with specialist requirements, including PEG feeding where required.
• Use mobility aids and equipment to safely support, lift and move service users.
• Carry out duties delegated by the Manager or Team Leader within your skills and competence.
• Promote independence, dignity and choice at all times.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) – essential.
• Previous experience in a care or support work setting.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Caring, patient and reliable approach.
• Female candidates preferred.