support worker

Interaction Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Support Worker in Newport. You will assist clients with personal care, meal planning, and support their independence in their own homes. A driving license is essential. The role is temp to perm, offering £12.21 per hour. This position requires effective communication and a genuine desire to support others.

Qualifications

• Must be a driver with a valid driving license.
• Ability to assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Experience in supporting clients with emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Client with personal care and hygiene.
• Support with meal planning and preparation.
• Encourage Client’s independence and manage health appointments.

Skills

Driving license

Personal care

Communication

Meal planning

Emotional support

Job description

Support worker – Newport

Interaction Health and Social Care know that by looking after our Support workers, they will look after our customer’s, it really is that simple.

We recruit our Support workers based on values, so if you possess a genuine desire to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

As a Support worker, you will commit to Delivering care with our customers in their own homes, enabling them to live independently close to family and friends, supporting them with all aspects of daily living.

Must be a driver

The Roles and Responsibilities of the job

• To assist Client with all areas of personal care and hygiene.
• To assist Client with all aspects of mobilising and transfers as per her bespoke support plans.
• To support with meal planning and food and drink preparations for her.
• Encouraging Client to be as independent as possible.
• Supporting Client to organise health appointments and make practical arrangements for travel.
• To follow all care and support and therapy plans.
• To support Client to identify/plan activities that she may enjoy.
• To facilitate and follow risk management plans and inform the Case Manager of any concerns or changes required.
• To support Client to manage her emotions and problems solve when situations are stressful or unfamiliar. To support Client to decide what action is needed to make her feel more positive and facilitate an approach with Client for completing these actions.
• To communicate effectively and positively with members of Client’s Multidisciplinary team.
• To complete all necessary recordings and daily notes.
• To complete all required training and attend team meetings and supervisions when arranged.
• To follow all policy and procedures and agreed team policies.

Work Location: In person at service user’s home

Job Type: temp to perm.

Salary: £12.21 per hour

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