Support Worker

Pin Point Health & Social Care; Workington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional healthcare provider based in Workington is seeking Support Workers to assist clients with daily living and domestic duties. Candidates should have experience in healthcare, be adaptable, and have a full UK driving license. This role offers competitive pay, holiday allowance, and the opportunity to work in various environments. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with flexible shift patterns including long days, nights, and sleepovers.

Benefits

Holiday allowance

FREE annual mandatory training

Refer a friend scheme

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• 6-12 months experience in healthcare, preferably with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Access to own transport is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication.
• Assist with daily living and domestic duties.
• Develop positive relationships with clients.
• Ensure health and safety of clients.
• Maintain accurate support plans.

Skills

Patient

Calm under pressure

Adaptable

Reliable

Trustworthy

Job description

Support Workers

Workington, £12.21 - £22 per hour

Shift Patterns: Long days, nights & sleepovers. Must have full UK driving licence.

The Role:

As a Support Worker, your main duties will include:

• Administering medication
• Assisting with daily living and domestic duties
• Developing positive working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team
• Ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of clients is always protected
• Maintaining accurate and up to date reports such as support plans
• Completing all necessary administrative duties
• Maintaining regular communication with the Service Manager
• Respect the individuality and confidentiality of each client
• Build and maintain relationships with service users and their families.

The Person:

The following experience and characteristics are considered essential to the role:

• A minimum of 6-12 months experience within a healthcare environment, preferably supporting clients with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour or mental health needs.
• The ability to be patient & calm under pressure
• Easily adaptable to new environments
• Reliable & trustworthy
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Access to your own transport is desirable, however this is not essential
• Flexible to work within multiple environments on a weekly basis dependant on the requirements of our clients.

The Package:

You will have access to the following benefits as part of the role of Support Worker:

• Full time and Part time work available
• Holiday allowance accrued as you work
• FREE annual mandatory training
• "Refer a friend" scheme that pays £50.00 per candidate referred
• A competitive hourly rate with further enhancements for Bank Holidays
• Access to our online staff portal to manage your availability and work assignments
• The opportunity to work within a wide range of different environments on a weekly basis

The Company:

Pin Point Health and Social Care work in partnership with a wide range of care providers to deliver high quality, consistent and reliable staffing solutions. We offer part time, full time and contract positions to our team of experienced Support Workers within a wide range of different environments across the UK

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.