Home Care Support Worker

4 months ago

Halifax, United Kingdom Optimal Homecare Services Ltd Full time

**About us**

Optimal Homecare Services is a small private homecare provider based in Northowram, Halifax. We are focused on providing high quality and professional care services to adults in their own homes. We care about our customers and staff alike and think everyone deserves to feel valued.

We are looking for committed and compassionate individuals to join and strengthen our small team of friendly and caring homecare support workers. We pride ourselves on providing professional high standards of care and making a positive difference to peoples everyday life. Our customers are treated with dignity, patience, compassion and respect with relationships built upon trust, reassurance and support.

Being a support worker is a very varied role ranging from providing social/companionship visits to our customers to supporting them with personal care and housekeeping. Being a support worker with Optimal Homecare Services also means you are part of a small friendly team, who support each other.

**Main duties include**:

- Personal care
- Prompting/overseeing medication
- Shopping
- Meal preparation
- Companionship/social visits
- Household tasks

**What we offer**:

- Excellent hourly rate £13 per hour
- Staff are paid the full hourly rate for travelling between customers
- Pension scheme
- Cost of DBS refunded on successfully completing 3 months probation
- Up to 5.6 weeks paid holiday per annum (pro rata)
- Contribution of 20p per mile paid for work related mileage
- Free Optimal Homecare Services uniforms,including jacket
- Ongoing training and support to fulfil your role
- Assignment to regular customers
- Ample call times, no rushing or call cutting
- Promotion opportunities
- Supportive and approachable management team
- Full and part time working hours available between 7am - 10pm

'''Job Overview:'''

We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Care Support Workers to provide individual care and support to our customers. As a Home Care Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting customers with daily activities and ensuring their well-being. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact daily on the lives of others.

'''Responsibilities:'''
- Provide personal care assistance to our customers, including bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Assist with mobility and transfers, including the use of assistive devices
- Administer medication reminders and assist with medication management
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding, adhering to dietary restrictions if applicable
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as tidying up living areas and doing laundry
- Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities with clients
- Monitor and report any changes in customer's condition or well being
- Follow care plans and instructions provided by supervisors or healthcare professionals

'''Qualifications:'''
- Ability to use moving and handling equipment as required
- Knowledge of meal preparation techniques and ability to accommodate dietary needs
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers and their families
- Patience, compassion, and empathy towards individuals requiring care
- Ability to manage challenging circumstances with professionalism and sensitivity

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It does not encompass all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the role.

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

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Physical setting:

- Homecare

Application question(s):

- Have a vehicle

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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