Support workers

PWC; Wembley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Wembley is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker. The role involves providing personalized care and support to young clients, coordinating activities, and ensuring a high standard of care within the unit. Responsibilities include medication administration and assisting with health-related tasks. Ideal candidates will have a caring approach and a commitment to making a positive difference in clients' lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and encouragement to young people based on their individual needs.
• Coordinate activities ensuring safe and consistent care.
• Organize activities that meet the needs of those looked after.
• Administer medication and maintain high hygiene standards.

Job description

As a Support Worker, you will be an essential member of our team with a friendly, calm and compassionate approach. You will provide support and enable our clients to fulfil their ambitions and potential. Together we will ensure we make a positive difference in our client’s lives.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Support Worker

• To work with the young people according to the individuals needs, providing personal care, encouragement and a high standard of care as planned and directed.
• To assist in the co-ordination of activities within the Unit and ensure that they are well managed and produce safe and consistent care.
• To be involved in and organise activities which are in the best interests and meet the needs of those looked after.
• Training & Development.
• Administration and report writing.
• Medication administration.
• Ensure security of the house, including contents, confidential records, cash, keys, furniture and equipment, residents’ clothing and possessions.
• To assist management in attending to the health of the service users, arranging medical and dental examinations, and maintaining high standards of hygiene within the home.