Support worker - Adult Service - Female Only

Brook Street Social Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a compassionate Support Worker to deliver high-quality care and support. You'll assist service users from various backgrounds with daily living activities while ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met. The position requires a DBS check and prior experience in a care setting. Join a dedicated team with ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• DBS on the update service for Adults and/or Children.
• Experience working with service users in a residential or respite care setting.
• Understanding the needs of service users with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support.
• Assist with daily living activities and meal preparation.
• Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of diverse backgrounds

Ability to assist with daily living activities

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Job Overview

We put care into CAREr!

Our team at Brookstreet Social Care are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support worker to join our team in providing high-quality care and support across a variety of our services in the Northeast, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.

Salary dependant on location and service

We have many different services ranging from supporting Adults and children from many different backgrounds and walks of life.

• Homelessness
• Drug and alcohol abuse
• Education
• Learning difficulties
• Autism

Responsibilities

• Care and Support:
  • Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support, ensuring physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
  • Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and leisure activities.
• Safeguarding and Safety:
  • Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures to protect the welfare of all service users.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation, including care plans, incident reports, and daily logs. Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and external agencies to ensure coordinated and consistent care.
• Professional Development:
  • Engage in continuous professional development, attending relevant training and keeping up to date with best practices in childcare and support.
  • Brookstreet Social Care are also able to provide specialised on-going training with our internal training specialist team.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• DBS on the update service for Adults and or Children
• Experience working with service users in a residential or respite care setting.
• Understanding the needs of service users with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Driving licence

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. All candidates are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.