Support Worker

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company in Maryport seeks Support Workers to assist clients with daily living tasks and administer medication. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare settings, particularly with individuals with learning disabilities or mental health challenges. The role offers flexible work options, full-time and part-time positions, along with competitive pay and various benefits including training and holidays.

Benefits

Holiday allowance accrued

FREE annual mandatory training

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-12 months experience within a healthcare environment, preferably with clients having learning disabilities or mental health needs.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Access to own transport is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and assist with daily living duties.
• Develop positive working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure the health and welfare of clients are protected.

Skills

Patient & calm under pressure

Adaptability

Reliability & trustworthiness

Job description

Support Workers
Maryport
£12.21 - £22 per hour

Shift Patterns: Long days, nights & sleepovers

Must have full UK driving licence

The Role:

As a Support Worker at Pin Point Health and Social Care your main duties will include:

• 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

The Company:

Pin Point Health and Social Care work in partnership with a wide range of care providers in order to deliver high quality, consistent and reliable staffing solutions.

We offer part time, full time and contract positions to our team of experienced Support Worker's within a wide range of different environments across the UK