Support Workers Required - Braintree, Essex

Sirona Medical Limited; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Support Worker to assist with day-to-day care routines for patients in various settings. The ideal candidate should have compassion and at least 6 months of care experience. Key responsibilities include helping patients with personal care, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with mobility. This role is vital in providing support within healthcare teams across the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in care is required.
• Previous experience and/or qualifications in care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Help patients with washing, showering, or dressing.
• Serve food or assist with eating.
• Maintain cleanliness of wards or homes.

Skills

Compassionate

Friendly attitude

Understanding and respect

Job description

Job Role: Support Worker

The Support Worker will be expected to help and assist the team with day-to-day routines including personal care and feeding.

The Support Worker must have at least 6 months experience in care and be compassionate.

Support Workers help with the day-to-day care of patients in homes, hospitals, or patients' own homes. They are vital members of teams in hospitals, homes, and clinics.

If you want to care for people and make a positive difference, this could be the ideal job for you.

Employers value a friendly and caring attitude, understanding, and respect for those needing healthcare support.

Previous experience and/or qualifications in care are essential.

As a Support Worker, you will work under nursing staff supervision alongside other Support Workers. Your duties may include:

1. Helping patients with washing, showering, or dressing
2. Serving food or assisting with eating
3. Making and changing beds
4. Turning patients to prevent pressure sores
5. Talking to patients to reduce anxiety
6. Assisting patients with mobility
7. Helping with toileting needs
8. Maintaining cleanliness of wards or homes
9. Managing supplies and equipment

Work may involve using mobility aids and escorting patients between departments. With experience, you may participate in induction training for new healthcare assistants.

We supply staff to NHS and Private Sector including Nurses, General Nurses, RGN, NMC, Band 5 & 6, HCA, Community Nurses, and specialists in various fields.

Sirona Medical is a healthcare recruitment agency with an excellent reputation for providing reliable professionals across the UK. We offer fast, friendly, high-quality service, ensuring we only provide the best talent through a thorough recruitment process.

With over 60 years of combined experience, our recruiters are committed to exceeding your expectations and building lasting relationships.