Support Worker

Previous experience with caring and supporting individuals who have complex needs such as Autism, Learning Difficulties, Mental Health, Behaviours that challenge, and Epilepsy is preferred, however is not essential as full training will be provided along with support from Experienced Support Staff, our Management Team and our On Call Support Team.

Support Staff will be issued with a Training that they need to ensure that they have the right knowledge and skills.

Shifts consist of Days, Afternoons, Evenings, Sleep-ins and Waking Nights

Responsibilities of a Support Worker /Healthcare Assistant

To care for and support individuals with a person centered approach within their own home, and to enable the individual you support to access the community.

To promote independence when supporting individuals within their own home.

Assistance with personal care may be required for individual that you are supporting.

Administration of medication once training, and a medication competency is complete.

Assistance with food prep.

Assistance with moving and handling for those with limited abilities once training is complete.

Participate in domestic and household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.

Participate in accessing the community to complete activities with our clients.

Getting to know your client. Discovering their interests, needs and providing companionship.

Create a safe and caring environment which meets the individual's needs.

Work in accordance with relevant Company Policies and Procedures.

To be caring and trustworthy.

Have a passion about the job role you are undertaking.

Able to follow our values and beliefs.

To be always reliable and punctual.

Willingness to learn new skills and progress within the role you are undertaking.

Flexibility with shifts patterns, working hours and location.

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service outcome.