Support Worker

7 months ago

Consett, United Kingdom We Care Bespoke Ltd Full time

A support worker, also known as a care worker or personal care assistant, plays a vital role in providing care and assistance to individuals who need help with daily activities due to age, illness, disability, or other conditions. Below is a detailed job description for a support worker role:
Job Title: Support WorkerJob Summary

Support workers provide essential care and support to individuals in various settings, including private homes, residential care facilities, and community centers. Their primary responsibility is to enhance the quality of life for their clients by helping them with everyday tasks, promoting independence, and ensuring their safety and well-being.

Key Responsibilities
- **Personal Care**: Assist clients with personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- **Mobility Support**: Help clients move around safely, including transferring them from beds to wheelchairs, assisting with walking, and ensuring safe transport to appointments.
- **Medication Management**: Administer prescribed medications and monitor their effects, ensuring adherence to the prescribed regimen.
- **Meal Preparation**: Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding if necessary, taking into account dietary restrictions and preferences.
- **Household Tasks**: Perform light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, and shopping to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- **Emotional Support**: Provide companionship and emotional support, engaging clients in activities and conversation to reduce loneliness and promote mental well-being.
- **Documentation**: Maintain accurate records of care provided, changes in the client’s condition, and any incidents that occur.
- **Communication**: Liaise with healthcare professionals, family members, and other caregivers to coordinate care and share important information about the client’s needs and progress.
- **Health Monitoring**: Observe and report changes in the client’s physical and mental health to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- **Safety**: Ensure the safety of clients by identifying and addressing potential hazards in their environment and implementing appropriate safety measures.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**: High school diploma or equivalent. A certificate or diploma in health and social care or a related field is preferred.
- **Experience**: Previous experience in a caregiving or support role is advantageous but not always required. On-the-job training is often provided.
- **Skills**:

- Compassionate and empathetic nature
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
- Physical stamina to perform tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods

Additional Requirements
- **Certification**: CPR and First Aid certification may be required.
- **Background Check**: Must pass a criminal background check and provide references.
- **Driver’s License**: A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle may be required, especially for roles involving travel to clients’ homes.

Working Conditions

Support workers may work in various environments, including private homes, assisted living facilities, or community centers. The role often involves working shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to provide round-the-clock care. The job can be physically demanding and emotionally challenging, but it is also highly rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.

Career Development

Support workers can advance their careers by gaining additional qualifications and experience. Opportunities for advancement include roles such as senior support worker, team leader, or care manager. Further education and training can also lead to specialized positions in nursing, social work, or occupational therapy.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Day range:

- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

- Day centre
- Residential home

Shift:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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