Home Care Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Workington, Cumbria |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Harbourside Care Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Job Overview
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team. The ideal candidates will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals in need, particularly in assisted living and senior care environments. This position requires a strong commitment to patient care, including assistance with daily living activities, medication administration, and task focused activities supporting service users to stay in their own homes.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and support to clients, ensuring their dignity and comfort at all times.
- Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
Administer medication as prescribed and monitor clients for any side effects or changes in condition.
- Engage clients in social activities and encourage participation to enhance their quality of life.
- Assist with mobility needs, including heavy lifting when necessary, to ensure client safety.
- Maintain accurate records of client progress and report any concerns to the healthcare team.
- Drive clients to appointments or social outings as required.
Skills and requirements
- Proven experience in patient care, preferably within a senior care or assisted living setting.
- Knowledge of dementia care practices is highly desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and their families.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and effectively when assisting clients.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- A caring and empathetic nature, with a genuine desire to help others.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and client needs.
- A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for commuting between clients home.
- Willing to work flexible hours, including alternative weekends and bank holidays.
Key details and benefits
£13.50 per hour (service user contact time)
Travel bonus
Mileage is paid at 40p per mile
Bank holiday enhancement
Full training provided, including Care Certificate
Shopping Discount Scheme
28 days annual leave for full time, part time is worked out on pro-rata basis.
Enhanced DBS- costs covered by employer.
Creditable Pension Scheme.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we support!
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team. The ideal candidates will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals in need, particularly in assisted living and senior care environments. This position requires a strong commitment to patient care, including assistance with daily living activities, medication administration, and task focused activities supporting service users to stay in their own homes.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and support to clients, ensuring their dignity and comfort at all times.
- Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
Administer medication as prescribed and monitor clients for any side effects or changes in condition.
- Engage clients in social activities and encourage participation to enhance their quality of life.
- Assist with mobility needs, including heavy lifting when necessary, to ensure client safety.
- Maintain accurate records of client progress and report any concerns to the healthcare team.
- Drive clients to appointments or social outings as required.
Skills and requirements
- Proven experience in patient care, preferably within a senior care or assisted living setting.
- Knowledge of dementia care practices is highly desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and their families.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and effectively when assisting clients.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- A caring and empathetic nature, with a genuine desire to help others.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and client needs.
- A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for commuting between clients home.
- Willing to work flexible hours, including alternative weekends and bank holidays.
Key details and benefits
£13.50 per hour (service user contact time)
Travel bonus
Mileage is paid at 40p per mile
Bank holiday enhancement
Full training provided, including Care Certificate
Shopping Discount Scheme
28 days annual leave for full time, part time is worked out on pro-rata basis.
Enhanced DBS- costs covered by employer.
Creditable Pension Scheme.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we support!