Support Worker- Birkdale Court (Hull)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Life insurance

Pension

Free meals

On-site parking

Staff bonuses

Refer a friend

Job summary

Hatzfeld Care Ltd in Hull is seeking a Support Worker for our dementia-focused care home. You will work as part of a team, support residents with daily tasks and encourage independence in line with residents’ wishes and our care plans.

The role requires UK residence (sponsorship not available). You will participate in meetings, training, and supervision, and contribute to medication administration records and care app updates.

Qualifications

• Must live in the UK to apply.
• Experience with mental health and/or dementia desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in household, personal and group activities and encourage independence.
• Reinforce skills and act as a Key worker for residents’ care plans.
• Liaise with professionals and update care app and records.
• Attend meetings, training and supervision sessions as required.
• Adhere to home policies and participate in safeguarding of residents.

Skills

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Communication

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 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

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 provided24/7 free counselling service
• On site car park
• Monthly staff bonuses
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each

£12.88 per hour