Support Worker

New Ark Recruitment; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

New Ark Recruitment in Saltaire is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help individuals achieve greater independence and participate in daily living activities. You will provide person-centred support, assist with personal care, meals, transport, appointments, and maintain safe living environments.

The role emphasizes dignity, inclusion, and empowering people to make choices, with training provided on medication administration and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
• Encouraging and supporting people to participate in meaningful activities and hobbies.
• Supporting individuals with community access, shopping, appointments, and social activities.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Administering medication following training and company procedures.
• Supporting with meal planning, cooking, household tasks, and maintaining a safe living environment.
• Assisting individuals to attend medical and healthcare appointments.
• Promoting independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion at all times.
• Maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare professionals

Job description

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence while supporting them with their daily lives. Every day is different, and you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of the people you support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
• Encouraging and supporting people to participate in meaningful activities and hobbies.
• Supporting individuals with community access, shopping, appointments, and social activities.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Administering medication following training and company procedures.
• Supporting with meal planning, cooking, household tasks, and maintaining a safe living environment.
• Assisting individuals to attend medical and healthcare appointments.
• Promoting independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion at all times.
• Maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare professionals