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Support Worker

Wakefield Council

Wakefield

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

16 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking self-motivated and enthusiastic support workers to provide care to adults with learning disabilities in their homes. This rewarding role involves enabling individuals to make choices and participate in leisure activities while providing essential personal care. The ideal candidate will understand the significance of social inclusion and the promotion of independence. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

  • Understanding of personal care needs and social inclusion.
  • Ability to promote independence and positive life choices.

Responsibilities

  • Provide intimate personal care including bathing and dressing.
  • Support individuals with finances and medication administration.

Skills

Proactive Support
Personal Care
Social Inclusion
Independence Promotion

Job description

We are recruiting self-motivated and enthusiastic support workers to provide care and support to adults with learning disabilities within their own homes.

You need to be proactive to enable individuals to have choice and access to leisure and social activities. The role includes intimate personal care:

  1. Showering/bathing
  2. Dressing or undressing
  3. Assisting with toileting
  4. Supporting individuals with their finances
  5. Administering/auditing medication
  6. Meal preparation or supporting with this

You will have an understanding of the importance of social inclusion, promoting independence, and enabling positive life choices.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process, or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact Tammy Snowden.

Tel: 01924 302680

E-mail: tammysnowden@wakefield.gov.uk

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