Support Worker

Pin Point Health & Social Care; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare agency in Inverurie is seeking experienced Support Workers to assist clients in various environments. Responsibilities include administering medication and supporting daily living needs. Candidates should have experience in healthcare, patience, and adaptability. The role offers competitive pay and the chance to work in a variety of settings.

Benefits

Holiday allowance accrued as you work

FREE annual mandatory training

Competitive hourly rate with enhancements for Bank Holidays

Refer a friend scheme with £50 reward

Online staff portal for availability management

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-12 months experience within a healthcare environment.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Access to own transport is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to clients.
• Assist with daily living tasks and domestic duties.
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare of clients.

Skills

Experience with clients with learning disabilities

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Adaptability

Reliability

Job description

Support Workers in Inverurie, £12.21 - £22 per hour. Shift Patterns: Long days, nights & sleepovers. Must have full UK driving licence.

We are currently looking to recruit experienced Support Workers to work within a variety of environments including Supported Living, Residential Services, Specialist Units and Private Hospitals as part of our established health and social care agency.

The Role:

• Administering medication
• Assisting with daily living and domestic duties
• Developing positive working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team
• Ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of clients is always protected
• Maintaining accurate and up to date reports such as support plans
• Completing all necessary administrative duties
• Maintaining regular communication with the Service Manager
• Respect the individuality and confidentiality of each client
• Build and maintain relationships with service users and their families

The Person:

The following experience and characteristics are considered essential to the role:

• A minimum of 6-12 months experience within a healthcare environment, preferably supporting clients with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour or mental health needs
• The ability to be patient & calm under pressure
• Easily adaptable to new environments
• Reliable & trustworthy
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Access to your own transport is desirable, however this is not essential
• Flexible to work within multiple environments on a weekly basis dependant on the requirements of our clients

The Package:

You will have access to the following benefits as part of the role of Support Worker with Pin Point Health and Social Care:

• Full time and Part time work available
• Holiday allowance accrued as you work
• FREE annual mandatory training
• "Refer a friend" scheme that pays £50.00 per candidate referred
• A competitive hourly rate with further enhancements for Bank Holidays
• Access to our online staff portal to manage your availability and work assignments
• The opportunity to work within a wide range of different environments on a weekly basis

Pin Point Health and Social Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.