Support Worker

4 months ago

Leicester, United Kingdom Somerville Assisted Living Full time

Salary: £11.69 per hour

Location: Field-based Leicester

Part-time support worker. 16-20 hours per week over a 7-day shift pattern

28 days holiday per year including bank holidays

Opportunities to up skill and self develop

Uniform provided

Discounted (or free) Restaurant meals

Somerville Assisted Living - Job Summary.

Somerville Assisted Living is a 40-bed residential service offering care and support to adults over the age of 55, some with a primary diagnosis of Dementia.

Due to continued growth within our team, we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our amazing supportive team. As a Support Worker, you will provide outstanding essential care, support and assistance to our Residents in need. Your role will involve patient care, behaviour management, and assisting with daily activities. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Roles and Responsibilites:
As a Support Worker, you will be involved in the day-to-day support and routine of the people we support including:

- Provide personal care and support to Residents within our assisted living facility.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Administer medication as directed by healthcare professionals
- Monitor and record vital signs
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding where necessary and/or serving lunch to our Residents & clearing tables and the Restaurant area.
- Help with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary
- Implement behaviour management strategies to promote a safe and supportive environment
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of care provided
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, such as nurses, to ensure the well-being of individuals.
- Supporting our Residents with various activities both in the service and outside of the service on trips and shopping.
- Promoting independence for the Residents we support whilst helping them live a fulfilling life.
- Practicing safe systems of work across a range of tasks
- Working closely with the Executive Chef and other Kitchen Assistant/s to deliver a high standard of work and ensuring all Safety at Work legislation is adhered to.
- To cover the emergency handset if required by the business on an ad-hoc basis.
- Any other ad-hoc duties as may be reasonably associated with this role.

**Experience**:

- Previous experience in patient care or home care is preferred
- Knowledge of behaviour management techniques is an asset
- Familiarity with medication administration is desirable
- First aid certification is a plus
- Care Certification required

**Skills**:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Compassionate and empathetic nature
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Personal Attributes:

- A team player who engages well with others
- Strong communicator and influencer
- Energetic and hard-working
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference
- A glass-half-full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook

We offer competitive pay rates for this position. If you are passionate about providing quality care and support to individuals in need, we would love to hear from you.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £11.69 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Physical setting:

- Retirement village

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leicester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (required)
- Care: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Care Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Support Worker

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