Day & Night Support Workers

OverviewDay Support Workers (Full-Time / Part-Time). Starting from £12.89 per hour between the hours of 07:00-22:00. Weekends starting from £13.13 per hour between the hours of 07:00-22:00Night Support Workers (Part/Full Time) Starting from £13.24 - (Hours worked ranging from 22:00-07:00), Weekends starting from £13.44 per hour - (Hours worked ranging from 22:00-07:00). Night shifts are 8:30pm-8:00am.Care ResponsibilitiesSupporting residents in managing all aspects of their personal care- assist with pressure areas, skin, teeth, mouth, hair, nails, dressing and undressing and attending to their personal hygiene requirements. Collecting specimens as required and directed.To treat individuals with respect and encourage them to express their individuality.To be flexible and responsive at all times to meet the changing needs of the residentsAssist residents with physical activity, walking, sitting, hydrotherapy physio routines and position and movement of immobile residents in accordance with their person centered plan and the manual handling policy.Assist residents to eat and drink and to prepare meals whilst being aware of nutritional needs and cultural requirements.Keep accurate records of fluid and food intake and report any unexpected inability or desire to eat or drink.Report immediately to line manager any changes to a resident’s condition.To act as a positive role model at all timesAdminister medication in line with medication policy and the individuals care planBe prepared to undertake a keyworker role and responsibilities.Develop positive relationships with family and carersAssist in identifying, supporting, and meeting the social and recreational needs of residents: swimming, theatre, horse riding, rebound therapy, creativity, walks, meals and evening events. The list is not exhaustive.Also you will be required to support residents in achieving pursuits such as holidays, overnight trips away from the homes environment and visits to family and friends.You will support the management by attending reviews and liaise with relatives and professionals.Maintain confidentialityTo be conversant with all residents care plans and risk assessments and support the home in reviewing, updating and implementing changes to the documents.Assist in the admission procedures for new residents, recording and communicating information to allow for smooth stress free transition. Liaise and support family and friends, provide orientation of the home, its facilities including food we provide and make aware of health and safety rules and regulations to visitors.General housekeeping duties, maintaining the home and residents personal rooms to a high standard of cleanliness. To ensure laundry and the ironing of clothes. Vacuuming / mopping of communal areas, dining room, lounge, laundry room.To carry out responsibilities under Health and safety Act 1974Report immediately to your line manager any maintenance or repairs.Adhere to all the organizational and homes policies and procedures.To complete all relevant paper work in accordance with company policy and procedureEnter actively in to supervision and appraisalsTo behave in a manner that reflects positively on the company at all timesAdhere to the GSCC Codes of PracticeAttend training courses to enhance your skills, including, all mandatory training (and be prepared to undertake a Diploma/Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care)You will be required to work flexibly on a rota basis to meet the needs of the service, this includes sleep-ins, weekends, and Bank holidaysTo work in accordance with the company’s mobile phone and IT policies #J-18808-Ljbffr