Support worker

JustInTime Healthcare Services Limited; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Skelmersdale is looking for a dedicated Support Worker. The role involves providing person-centered care, assisting with daily living activities, and managing medication. Ideal candidates should be hard working, empathetic, and able to engage with service users. Flexible shifts are available, and training can be provided. This position offers weekly pay and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Career progressions

Ongoing training and support

Flexible working pattern

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not essential, full training can be provided.
• Must hold a valid DBS or be able to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support with all aspects of care role.
• Provide person-centered care.
• Manage and administer medication.
• Engage with service users.

Skills

Hard working

Reliable

Empathy towards others

Engagement with service users

Job description

Support worker | Leigh and Wigan, Greater Manchester | Complex Care

Variable shift patterns available

Shift times: 08:00AM-8PM – Day Calls; 8PM-8AM – Night Calls; 10:00pm-08:00am – Waking Nights

Role and Responsibilities

• To be an integral part of the team to support with all aspects of the care role
• Provide person centered care
• Provide support in daily living activities
• Manage and administer medication
• Understand, adhere to, and follow care standards. Policies and procedures
• Keep all records up to date with accurate information
• Provide support
• Provide support with Nutrition and Hydration – Meal Preparation
• Engage with the service user
• Light Domestic Duties/Shopping
• Make sure that safe care practices are adhered to
• Using Moving and Handling equipment
• Communicate with other colleagues and senior level staff
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Use specialised equipment for feeding – gastric feed
• Use specialised equipment for breathing – nippy/vent/tracheostomy

Ideal Candidate

• Must be hard working, reliable and honest
• Experience preferred but not essential as full training can be provided
• Must hold a valid DBS / this can also be obtained if you do not have one
• Driver preferred but not essential
• Be friendly and able to engage with others
• Must have empathy towards others

Benefits and rewards

• Weekly pay with an attractive hourly rate
• Career progressions
• Ongoing Training and support
• Flexible working pattern (choose the days/nights you work)
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Employee of the month rewards