Support Worker (Agency)

Prospero Health & Social Care - Liverpool; Bangor; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care provider is seeking a Support Worker in Bangor to provide essential support to individuals with various needs. The role involves assisting with personal care, daily activities, and medication management. Candidates should have previous experience in care, a compassionate nature, and excellent communication skills. A DBS check is required. Flexible shifts are available with a pay rate of GBP 16 - GBP 20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care or support work is essential.
• Compassion and patience are crucial for effective client support.
• Enhanced DBS check is required or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to individuals with varying needs.
• Assist with personal care, daily activities, and medication management.
• Tailor support to individual requirements.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication skills

Ability to adapt to changing needs

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Support Worker
Area: Holyhead
Pay Rate: GBP 16 - GBP 20 Per Hour
Hours: Full-Time, Part-Time, Flexible Shifts

Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will provide essential support to individuals with varying needs, ensuring they have the opportunity to live fulfilling and independent lives. You will:

• assist with personal care, daily activities, medication management, and social engagement
• tailor support to each individual’s requirements
• provide practical support and emotional encouragement to help clients achieve personal goals

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in care or support work
• A compassionate and patient nature, with a genuine interest in supporting people
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and their families
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of clients
• A positive, proactive attitude and a team player
• Enhanced DBS check (or Ewillingness to apply for one)

About the Clients

The people involved in these placements can have a range of needs, including:

• Challenging & aggressive behaviour
• Learning disability
• Autistic Spectrum Condition
• ADHD
• Personality Disorder
• Self-Injury
• M.H diagnosis
• Victims of the range of abuses
• Inappropriate behaviours

Qualifications & Criteria

• Child and Adult DBS - on the update service
• Previous Experience in a similar role
• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent (desirable, not essential)
• References covering the last 3 years

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