Support Worker

Leader Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated 1-1 support worker to assist a young gentleman with learning disabilities in the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will provide personal care, monitor health, and offer emotional support. Shift times include evenings and nights. Experience in healthcare or support services is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in healthcare or support services.
• Ability to provide personal care and emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care in the client's home.
• Monitor the client's health and report any changes.
• Offer emotional support and companionship.

Skills

Personal care

Companionship

Monitoring health

Meal preparation

Job description

On behalf of our client, Yorkshire Community Healthcare is seeking a dedicated 1-1 support worker to assist our service users within the community. Our client is a young gentleman with learning disabilities who requires round-the-clock support. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of one year of experience in healthcare or support services.

Shift Schedule:

- 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

- 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM (Sleeper Shift)

- 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide personal care in the client's home, assisting with bathing, dressing, and grooming.

- Monitor the client's health and well-being, reporting any changes or concerns to the healthcare team.

- Offer emotional support and companionship to the client and their family.

- Accompany the client to appointments as needed.

- Maintain a clean and safe living space for the client, ensuring all equipment is well-maintained and stored properly.

- Participate in team meetings and other healthcare-related activities as required.

- Follow all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations, particularly regarding client confidentiality and data protection.

- Assist with meal preparation and cooking.

- Foster a positive and engaging environment through companionship and social interaction.

- Build a strong, trusting relationship with the client, helping them achieve their personal goals.

- Provide clinical interventions when necessary.

- Collaborate effectively within a team setting.

- Assist with household duties as required.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.