Support Workers required - Brightlingsea, Essex

Sirona Medical Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Support Worker to assist with personal care and daily routines for patients. Ideal candidates possess compassion, experience in care, and a caring attitude. Join a reputable team and make a positive difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in care.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion.
• Friendly and caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, feeding, and daily routines.
• Help patients with washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support patients in moving and managing supplies.

Skills

Compassion

Caring attitude

Communication

Education

Experience in care

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 demonstrate compassion.

Support Workers help with the daily care of patients in homes, hospitals, or patients' own homes.

Support Workers 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 look for a friendly and caring attitude, with 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 the supervision of nursing staff and other Support Workers.

Your duties may include:

1. Helping patients wash, shower, or dress
2. Assisting with eating and serving food
3. Making and changing beds
4. Turning bedridden patients to prevent pressure sores
5. Talking to patients to reduce anxiety
6. Helping patients move around
7. Assisting with toileting and collecting bedpans
8. Maintaining tidy wards or homes
9. Managing supplies and equipment

Your work may involve using mobility aids and escorting patients between departments. With experience, you may train new healthcare assistants.

We supply staff to NHS and private sectors, including Nurses, General Nurses, RGNs, NMC registered nurses, Band 5 and 6 nurses, HCAs, Community Nurses, and specialists in areas like A&E, Endoscopy, Theatre, Physiotherapy, and Medicine.

Sirona Medical is a healthcare recruitment agency with a strong reputation for providing reliable staff across the UK.

We pride ourselves on fast, friendly, high-quality service. Our recruitment process ensures we only provide top talent.

With over 60 years of combined experience, our recruiters are committed to delivering excellent service.

Sirona Medical values building relationships that go beyond just providing a service, aiming to exceed client and candidate expectations.