Support Worker – Sidcup

Superior Healthcare; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Competitive pay

Diploma pathway

Refer a friend bonus

Training and induction

Wellbeing support

Counselling services

Employee events

Nurse/ supervisor support

Women’s health support

Holiday pay premium

Job summary

Superior Healthcare in Sidcup is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide person-centred care for a client with complex health needs. You will follow an individual care plan and work with families and clinicians to support independence and daily living.

The role offers day and night shifts, induction and ongoing training, with wellbeing support and career progression opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 6 months' previous care or support experience in the UK.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centred support.
• Support daily routines and agreed personal goals.
• Promote independence, choice and dignity.
• Provide personal care where this forms part of the individual care plan.
• Support social activities and access to the community where required.
• Build a consistent, trusting relationship with the person you support.
• Observe wellbeing and report changes or concerns.
• Maintain clear and accurate care records.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and professionals.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Reliability

Job description

Support Worker – Sidcup

Location: Sidcup, KentSalary: £14.00 - £17.00 per hourShift pattern: Days and nights available

Looking for a rewarding role where the support you provide can make a genuine difference to someone's everyday life? At Superior Healthcare, we're recruiting a Support Worker in Sidcup, paying £14.00 - £17.00 per hour, to provide compassionate, person-centred care.

As a Support Worker, you'll build a genuine relationship with the person you support, helping them feel confident, independent and in control of their day-to-day life. You'll provide consistent, respectful care while getting to know what matters most to our client.

Job description

We are looking for a Support Worker who will support our client in living a fulfilled life, whilst managing her complex health needs.

Our client is an accomplished artist, keen to lead an active life and get involved in the community. She has complex respiratory needs, so a Support Worker with experience in tracheostomy care, ventilation, emergency airway management and PEG care is preferable, but you'll also need to be a bubbly, compassionate carer with a good sense of humour!

You’ll follow an individual care plan and work closely with colleagues, families and professionals where appropriate. You'll receive an induction and any role-specific training needed, with ongoing guidance available from Superior Healthcare’s wider care and clinical teams.

For someone who wants to develop, the role can also provide a pathway into more specialist support and complex care.

Shifts

Days - 10:00am - 16:00pm

Nights - 22:00pm - 07:00am

Any specialist training required for the individual support package will be provided where appropriate.

Want to know more about this role? Contact Adina Daws on 01227 309 226 or [e-mail]

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Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centred support.
• Support daily routines and agreed personal goals.
• Promote independence, choice and dignity.
• Provide personal care where this forms part of the individual care plan.
• Support social activities and access to the community where required.
• Build a consistent, trusting relationship with the person you support.
• Observe wellbeing and report changes or concerns.
• Maintain clear and accurate care records.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and professionals.

Requirements

• A caring, respectful and reliable approach.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow an individual care plan.
• Right to work in the UK.
• 6 months' previous care or support experience in the UK.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we'll pay for it.
• Competitive pay that reflects your hard work.
• Enrol onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• Wellbeing support including up to six counselling sessions.
• In-house wellbeing team to support you.
• 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
• We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
• Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
• Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
• In-house women's health support.
• Receive a higher pay rate if you work public holidays.