Support Worker

Hatzfeld Care; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized care provider in Kirkby-in-Ashfield seeks a dedicated Support Worker to assist residents with mental health needs. Responsibilities include support in daily tasks, care planning, and medication administration, fostering independence. The role offers a competitive rate of £12.50 per hour, with night shift incentives and various benefits including life insurance and a company pension.

Benefits

Mileage paid over 5 miles

Life insurance

Company pension

Meals provided

24/7 free counselling service

On site car park

Monthly staff bonuses

Refer a friend scheme up to £250 each

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated to bring positive outcomes and care for residents.
• Good communication skills essential for teamwork.
• Experience in working with mental health conditions desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement with household and personal management tasks.
• Reinforce skills learned by residents.
• Plan and organize care for a Key worker resident.
• Liaise with professionals and significant others.
• Assist in developing and reviewing personal care plans.
• Administer medication and maintain records.

Skills

Reliable and trustworthy

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Motivated to bring positive outcomes

Experience with mental health/dementia

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 with Mental health. 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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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 provided
• 24 / 7 free counselling service
• On site car park
• Monthly staff bonuses
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each

£12.50 per hour (+70p per hour extra for night shift) Days and nights available, hours to be discussed.