Support Worker

Selective Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking Support Workers in Reading to assist residents with daily activities and personal care. Duties include meal preparation, household tasks, and medication management. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a mandatory Care Certificate, with training available. Flexible shift patterns, including days, nights, and weekends, offer competitive pay of £13-£14 per hour.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Care Certificate (Training can be provided).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions are essential.
• Enhanced DBS (Assistance provided).

Responsibilities

• Making meals, drinks and snacks as necessary.
• Supporting with household tasks like laundry and cleaning.
• Assisting residents with personal care such as bathing.
• Helping with going to bed and ensuring medication is taken.
• Focusing on resident wellbeing and quality of life.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Mandatory Care Certificate

Job description

We are currently looking for multiple Support Workers in and around the Reading area. We have on going vacancies, permanent and ad hoc shifts available.

Responsibilities for a Support Worker:

• Making meals, drinks and snacks where necessary
• Supporting with household and domestic tasks, such as laundry, shopping, cleaning and financial transactions such as paying bills
• Assisting residents with getting up in the morning, providing personal care including washing / bathing and dressing
• Helping with undressing and going to bed in the evening, as well as providing help and ensuring medication is taken as required
• Putting resident wellbeing at the heart of the service, going the extra mile to ensure our residents can live their best lives

Experience/Qualifications for our Support Workers:

• Mandatory Care Certificate (Training can be provided)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Enhanced DBS (Assistance provided)

Other Information:

• Multiple shifts on offer - days, nights & weekends
• Pay - £13 - £14.00 per hour

If you are interest in our exciting Support Worker opportunity in Reading please apply and a member of the team will contact you.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the role