Support worker

Acuity Care Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zugang zu Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Blue Light Discount Scheme

Attraktive Urlaubsansprüche

Möglichkeiten zur Erlangung von NVQs

Karrierechancen innerhalb der Organisation

Fortlaufende Schulung und Entwicklung

Pensionsanmeldung

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Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with complex care needs. This rewarding role involves assisting with personal care, medical tasks, and daily living activities, all while fostering a supportive environment. If you possess compassion, resilience, and a desire to help others, this opportunity offers not only a chance to make a difference but also access to ongoing training, progression opportunities, and a variety of benefits. Join a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional care and support to those in need.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in komplexer Pflege und Fähigkeit zur effektiven Kommunikation.
• Empathie und Geduld im Umgang mit hilfsbedürftigen Personen.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung bei der medizinischen und persönlichen Pflege.
• Sicherstellung der Sicherheit und des Wohlbefindens der Klienten.
• Zusammenarbeit im Team zur Gewährleistung einer umfassenden Betreuung.

Skills

Komplexe Pflegeerfahrung

Empathie

Geduld

Teamarbeit

Flexibilität

Aufmerksamkeit für Details

Kommunikationsfähigkeit

Education

Ausbildung in Gesundheits- und Sozialpflege

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker

Pay rate: £11.70 (monthly pay)
Shift Pattern: Mon to Sun 8am – 8.00pm & 8pm – 8.00am

Requirements: Complex care experience, reliable and flexible.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide VISA sponsorship and we do not hire on a relocation basis. You must currently be based in/around the Littleport area and able to commute.

We've got a rewarding opportunity for the right person to work with an individual living in Littleport. He lives alone with family close by who visit regularly. He has a tracheostomy tube which means he is unable to vocalise at all, so he uses an eye gaze computer system when up during the day, and a word board if not able to access the computer.

If you are resilient, reliable, empathetic and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else's life then we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support Workers cover all manners of support for others - from companionship and days out, to personal care and housekeeping.
2. Support with all facets of daily living.
3. Tracheostomy care.
4. Foster a supportive and inclusive environment.
5. Ensure the individual's safety and well-being at all times.
6. Communicate effectively with the individual and other team members.
7. Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
8. Adhere to care plans and guidelines provided.
9. Aid with light household chores which may include cooking and cleaning.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

1. Ability to effectively communicate with individuals requiring care.
2. Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
3. Empathy, patience, and compassion when interacting with individuals in need of support.
4. Flexibility and adaptability to meet varying care needs.
5. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
6. Willingness to undergo additional training and development as required.

Benefits

1. Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies.
2. Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments and to an EAP (employee assistance programme), money back for optical and dentistry.
3. Access to blue light discount scheme.
4. Attractive holiday entitlement.
5. Opportunity to obtain NVQs in Health and Social Care.
6. Progression opportunities within the organisation.
7. Ongoing training and development.
8. Pension enrolment.
9. A great Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member.

About Bespoke Health and Social Care

We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly.

We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do.

Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences.

Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions, and Children's Services.

We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to a rigorous selection process, including background checks, reference verification, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, to ensure their suitability to work with those in our care.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.