Support Worker

We are looking for a support worker to join a team who work on a one-to-one basis with particular individuals who have a service built around their specific needs.  This can involve supporting people in a variety of situations, in the home environment, or in the wider community.

As our client provides 24/7 support you need to be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, some nights and Bank Holidays.

Job Role:

• Help maintain records of details of any special needs/medical treatment required by service users
• Support adults with learning disabilities with all aspects of daily living skills and promoting individual’s independence
• Assist and encourage people to engage in everyday home, social, leisure and work activities, according to the individual’s choice
• Support the residents to the highest standard and in line with their support plan, cultural needs and wishes
• Promote health, safety and well-being of the people we support
• Work positively with colleagues, families and external organisations and professionals
• Support people with their health needs as required, e.g. taking medication and attending doctor’s appointments
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Undertake any other duties as appropriate

About you:

• Ability to work within a supervised structure to achieve agreed goals
• Must be Medication and Epilepsy & Rescue Medication trained
• Be able to work independently when necessary
• Driving licence and own transport is beneficial
• Display a caring, compassionate, and empathetic nature
• Willingness to learn to work alongside people with mental health problems and to learn new skills
• Honest, trustworthy and polite, reliable, committed and responsible
• Ability to communicate own needs and to recognise and communicate when unsure of other’s needs
• Be able to cope under pressure, remain calm and composed when faced with challenging situations

Benefits/Rewards:

24-7 Staffing offer:

• 24/7 on-call consultants
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Free uniform
• Holiday pay
• Free refresher courses & training
• Referral scheme (uncapped)
• Paid mileage
• Permanent & Temporary jobs both full-time and part-time
• Local branches & work across Wiltshire: Chippenham, Bristol & Salisbury

For more information on this vacancy please contact our Healthcare team on 01249 447247 or send your CV to healthcare@24-7staffing.co.uk and we will contact you.