Support Worker - Harwich

Rota Support Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking Support Workers in Essex for flexible shifts. The role involves assisting adults with learning disabilities and mental health conditions in various residential settings. Candidates should have at least 4 months of relevant experience and a good command of English. Compassion and patience are essential for this role, which will be subject to a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 months experience in a residential setting supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health conditions.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.
• Compassionate and patient individual who enjoys helping others.

Responsibilities

• Help with meal preparation.
• Carry out household chores.
• Administer medication.
• Provide financial management support.
• Assist with accessing community facilities.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Understanding of English

Job description

About the Company

Rota Support LTD specialises in the supply of permanent and temporary Care, Nursing & Support staff into the private healthcare sector, including care homes for the elderly, nursing homes, learning disability and mental health services, as well as private hospitals.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit Support Workers based across Essex in areas such as Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton on Sea, Colchester, Halstead, Harwich, Walton on the Naze and Witham that are looking for ad-hoc, flexible shifts. These shifts can accumulate into either full time hours or part time hours, but will be offered on a 0 hours contract. The role will include working at different residential homes, respite and supported living services, for both adults with learning disabilities or mental health, covering gaps in our clients rotas due to annual leave, maternity leave, sickness and vacancies. These shifts may arise at short notice due to last minute emergencies, whilst also being booked weeks in advance, depending on the clients needs.

Everyday tasks will consist of the following, but not be limited to;

• Helping with meal preparation
• Household chores
• Administering medication
• Help with managing finances
• Accessing community facilities, going shopping and meeting friends
• Providing general emotional support.

About the Person

A suitable candidate for this position will be somebody that has a minimum of 4 months experience in a residential setting, which supports adults with various types of learning disability and mental health conditions. Somebody that has a good understanding of spoken and written English. Somebody that is compassionate, patient and enjoys helping others.

This position is subject to a enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of right to work in the UK.