Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Shirley (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a caring Support Worker to join our supported living service in South Birmingham, West Midlands. You will support vulnerable adults in their homes, helping with daily activities such as shopping, cooking, personal care, and administering medication.

You will maintain care plans and risk assessments, keep records, and communicate with the team to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Caring attitude with a genuine desire to help adults.
• Ability to work in a supported living setting.
• NVQ Level 2 in care or equivalent, or willingness to obtain.
• Willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily activities.
• Assist with shopping, cooking, and medication administration.
• Maintain records as per care plans and risk assessments.
• Communicate effectively with the team and care managers.

Skills

Caring nature

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in care

Job description

Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support? If you have answered a big YES to these questions, we would love to hear from you

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our supported living service in South Birmingham, West Midlands.

Brief Job Description:

The Support Worker will support vulnerable older people in their own homes providing support to individuals' in a person cantered way which includes various activities i.e. shopping, cooking, assisting with personal care and administering medication.

You will need to maintain care, support and management skills as detailed within the individual care plans and risk assessments. Record keeping and communication skills are essential to ensure effective teamwork to meet people’s needs. You will be required to undertake such training and development as necessary from time-to-time be develop your career.

Ideally you will have previous experience working within a residential care or supported living setting with vulnerable people and hold NVQ Level 2 in care or an equivalent qualification. However, applications from candidates with no experience who can demonstrate the caring qualities and values that we seek in our staff are welcome.

The Support Worker will have a responsibility to deliver our service in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Manager, Registered Provider, relevant regulations, and in line with accepted best practice