Support Worker

Hatzfeld Care Limited; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Life insurance

Company pension

Meals provided

Counselling service

On-site parking

Monthly staff bonuses

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Hatzfeld Care Limited is recruiting a Support Worker for a dementia-focused care home in the Hull area. You will support residents with daily tasks, encourage independence, and work as part of a team under the Registered Manager. A focus on compassionate care and regular supervision is emphasised.

The role involves flexible hours, participation in training, and involvement in resident meetings. Mileage is paid after 5 miles, with pension and life insurance benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who have mental health conditions and/or dementia desirable.
• Must live in the UK to apply; sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support for residents and encourage independence in line with residents' wishes.
• Become a Key Worker and plan and organise individual care.
• Liaise with professionals and other significant people.
• Develop, monitor, maintain and review care and personal plans; update on the care app.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and supervision; adhere to home policies and procedures.
• Administer/assist with medication and maintain medication records.

Skills

Reliable and trustworthy

Enthusiastic and motivated

Good communication skills

Team player

Experience with dementia/mental health

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 in dementia care. 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.

**Must live in the UK to apply. Sponsorship cannot be offered**

The Support Worker's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

• 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

• 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

£12.88 per hour