Support Worker

Summary: The Support Worker role involves providing compassionate and dedicated care to individuals with specific health conditions, focusing on enhancing their quality of life through personalized assistance. The ideal candidate will have complex care experience and will be responsible for supporting clients in daily activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. This position requires collaboration with healthcare professionals and maintaining accurate records of client progress. A commitment to emotional support and companionship is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide home care support to clients, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Assist with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Support clients with meal preparation, ensuring nutritional needs are met.
• Implement behaviour management strategies as needed to promote positive interactions.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to enhance the well-being of clients.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress and any changes in behaviour or health status.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including nurses, to ensure comprehensive care.

Key Skills:

• Experience in home care or nursing home settings is highly desirable.
• Candidate must have complex care experience.
• Knowledge of PEG, Stoma, ADHD, Mucus Dysphagia, and Impaired Vision.
• Strong understanding of first aid procedures and emergency response protocols.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with clients and their families.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Empathy and patience when dealing with individuals requiring support.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple client needs efficiently.

Salary (Rate): £42,000

City: Monmouthshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other