Support Worker
Location: Forfar Job Type: Full-time, Shift-based (8am - 8pm, including weekdays and weekends) Salary: £13 per hour
About the Role: We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will be providing essential support to individuals with a variety of needs, helping them lead fulfilling and independent lives. As a Support Worker, your main duties will include assisting with personal care, supporting individuals in the community, meal preparation, medication prompts, and managing challenging behaviours in a positive and respectful manner.
Key Responsibilities:
Personal Care:
Assist individuals with personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming as needed, always ensuring dignity and respect. Community Support:
Support individuals in participating in community activities and outings, promoting social inclusion and independence. Meal Preparation:
Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals, catering to specific dietary requirements and preferences. Medication Prompting:
Remind individuals to take their medications as prescribed, ensuring proper adherence and recording any relevant observations. Challenging Behaviour:
Work with individuals to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours in a calm, patient, and supportive manner, following established protocols. Documentation & Reporting:
Complete daily records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation of care provided, including any changes in condition or behaviour. Promote Independence:
Encourage individuals to make their own decisions, enhancing their confidence and independence while providing appropriate levels of support.
Shift Pattern: * Full-time position, working 12-hour shifts from 8am - 8pm. * A mixture of weekdays and weekends, with some flexibility required.
Ideal Candidate: 6 months UK paid care experience and SSSC registered. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting individuals with various needs. Strong communication skills and a positive, professional attitude. Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively.
If you're passionate about making a positive impact in someone's life and have the drive to provide excellent care and support, I would love to hear from you! Click APPLY NOW or email your cv to samantha.keiro@search.co.uk
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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Location: Forfar Job Type: Full-time, Shift-based (8am - 8pm, including weekdays and weekends) Salary: £13 per hour
About the Role: We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will be providing essential support to individuals with a variety of needs, helping them lead fulfilling and independent lives. As a Support Worker, your main duties will include assisting with personal care, supporting individuals in the community, meal preparation, medication prompts, and managing challenging behaviours in a positive and respectful manner.
Key Responsibilities:
Personal Care:
Assist individuals with personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming as needed, always ensuring dignity and respect. Community Support:
Support individuals in participating in community activities and outings, promoting social inclusion and independence. Meal Preparation:
Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals, catering to specific dietary requirements and preferences. Medication Prompting:
Remind individuals to take their medications as prescribed, ensuring proper adherence and recording any relevant observations. Challenging Behaviour:
Work with individuals to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours in a calm, patient, and supportive manner, following established protocols. Documentation & Reporting:
Complete daily records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation of care provided, including any changes in condition or behaviour. Promote Independence:
Encourage individuals to make their own decisions, enhancing their confidence and independence while providing appropriate levels of support.
Shift Pattern: * Full-time position, working 12-hour shifts from 8am - 8pm. * A mixture of weekdays and weekends, with some flexibility required.
Ideal Candidate: 6 months UK paid care experience and SSSC registered. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting individuals with various needs. Strong communication skills and a positive, professional attitude. Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively.
If you're passionate about making a positive impact in someone's life and have the drive to provide excellent care and support, I would love to hear from you! Click APPLY NOW or email your cv to samantha.keiro@search.co.uk
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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