Support Worker

Cornwall Staff Agency Ltd; Totnes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornwall Staff Agency Ltd is recruiting Support Workers to help in home and supported living environments. The shifts are varied and ad hoc, with opportunities for extra hours week by week.

Sleep-in shifts will also be required, and a driving license with own vehicle is essential for many roles. We value a caring, reliable and professional approach, with experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker and up-to-date mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate and DBS clearance essential.
• Up-to-date mandatory training required.
• Experience as Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker preferred.
• Driving license and own vehicle often required.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours with care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 2:1 care and support.
• Assist with daily living tasks and promote independence.
• Respond to challenging behaviours appropriately.
• Support epilepsy care as per plans and training.
• Ensure accurate care documentation.
• Work with the care team to deliver person-centred support.
• Promote dignity, choice and safety at all times.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Communication

Education

Care Certificate

Enhanced DBS

First Aid

Safeguarding Training

Manual Handling Training

Job description

Support Worker

On behalf of our client, we are recruiting Support Workers to help in both home and supported living environments.

The shifts are varied. This is not full-time work but is more ad hoc. As an agency, we will receive requirements each week for different days and at different times.

Ideally, if you are looking for extra hours each week, or if you do not need guaranteed hours but are happy to pick up the odd bit of work, then this would be ideal for you.

Shifts vary and may include:

• 9:00am - 5:00pm
• 12:00pm - 5:00pm
• 5:00pm - 10:00pm
• Sleep-in shifts will also be required

Duties Include

• Providing high-quality 2:1 care and support
• Supporting individuals with daily living activities
• Managing and responding appropriately to challenging behaviours
• Supporting individuals with epilepsy in line with care plans and training
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice
• Completing accurate care documentation
• Working closely with the wider care team to ensure safe, person-centred support

Requirements

• A Driving License and full access to your own vehicle is essential
• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker
• Care Certificate (essential) Manual Handling, Safeguarding, Medication, First Aid
• Up-to-date mandatory training
• Enhanced Adult DBS registered and in date
• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour, epilepsy and autism is desirable
• A caring, reliable and professional approach

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