Group Support Worker (Fri - Mon)
| Posting date: | 09 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2024 |
| Location: | G32 8NB |
| Company: | Keane Premier Healthcare |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d34d30db2abf440498df |
Summary
Overview
Are you an ambitious, patient, and empathetic person? Keane Premier Support Services may have the social care job for you.
Description
Due to restrictions on the number of certificates we can issue at present, candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the advertised post.
As Keane Premier Support Services continually seek to grow, we have new and exciting opportunities for compassionate and hard-working individuals.
As Group Support Worker you will predominantly work as part of the KPSS team to support service users in the community to help promote their independence, however you will also have the opportunity to provide support across different areas of the business such as Care Homes and Head Office (where required).
We are looking for candidates who can work from Friday - Monday 7am - 2pm each week (26 hours p/w) and are happy to work flexibly to business needs, driving will be required as part of this role and a Company car with paid fuel will be included. For candidates who wish to work additional hours we would consider varying this up to full time.
If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same and there are opportunities to grow, this is the role for you.
Main responsibilities:
Support Services:
- Support service users in all aspects of personal care.
- Support service users with medication where required.
- Assist service users to meet their nutritional needs.
- Carry out light house duties.
- Assist service users with finances as per company policy.
- Ensure service users have access to healthcare, if required.
- Utilise all communication methods to listen and talk to service users to promote their wellbeing.
- Encourage the relationships service users have with family, friends, and wider community.
- At all times, be mindful of equality and diversity, and behave in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Be aware of adult protection issues and report accordingly.
- Report a service users progress on the correct platforms.
Care Homes:
- Where required provide support within Care Homes at Care Assistant level, involving;
- providing personal care and assistance to residents, which can include helping them with showering, dressing, and administering their medication.
- Ensuring resident needs and wishes are met and enabling them to live their best lives.
- Accurately recording and reporting essential information in the residents’ daily report and care plan.
Head Office
- Where support is required for Head Office you will assist with a variety of supportive and administrative tasks such as;
- Reception duties
- General office administration
- Scheduling support.
The Head Office is based in Cambuslang, and we support services across South Lanararkshire.
What do we offer you in return for your motivation and outstanding work?
- Company vehicle whist on shift, fuel paid for.
- £12 per hour (Real Living Wage).
- Wage stream - access a portion of your wages before pay day.
- Flexible working patterns to promote work-life balance.
- Extensive training and development opportunities.
- 24/7 employee support through the Employee Assistance Programme.
- High street discounts through Blue Light Card.
- Vivup Employee Benefits Programme. Including cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, free counselling services, savings on food and drink, leisure activities, shopping and much more!
Essential Requirements:
- Full UK Driving License
You do not need to have any experience; we are just looking for individuals who have a real passion for enhancing the experiences of our service users, helping them to live an independent life.
*This post is subject to a PVG and 2 satisfactory references*