Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker Telford, England

Smithridge Care & Support
Full Time Telford, England 11.68 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Are you an enthusiastic, empathetic, friendly & hard-working support worker who is looking for a new opportunity or a fully flexible rota?

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Smithridge Care & Support are looking for Relief Residential Support Workers to join the organisation in providing cover and support to homes when needed e.g sicknesses or absences.

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We care for vulnerable children & adults living with a variety of different conditions such as; learning disabilities, mobility difficulties, mental health conditions, challenging behaviours & more. All of our work is located in residential care homes or supported living centres in the West Midlands, Shropshire & Staffordshire.

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You will be working as part of a team to ensure the physical, social and emotional well-being of the children/young people and assist in their positive holistic development and resilience. You will also be responsible for actively safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children/young people in the home.

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The responsibilities of this role will include not are not limited to;

  • Promote structure, boundaries & routine
  • Help prep & cook food, prepare drinks & occasionally help to feed people
  • Personal Care for male and female residents; this includes toileting, bathing, changing incontinence pads, oral care, nail care etc.
  • Using manual handling equipment correctly and safely e.g. hoists, wheelchairs, slide sheets
  • Providing emotional & physical support
  • Help each service user to develop social, independence & every day skills
  • Completing documentation such as; forms, reports & care plans
  • Light house-keeping duties; making/changing beds, tidying up, mopping, sweeping, polishing, laundry etc.
  • Engaging with the services users in their hobbies e.g. reading, listening to music, taking walks
  • Performing all duties and responsibilities with a person-centred approach

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Working as a Support Worker can be challenging however it is an extremely rewarding career as you help comfort vulnerable adults in their time of need.

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Smithridge Care & Support works with you to ensure that you only ever work shifts that fits around you and your needs, essentially you will never work a shift you don’t agree to work.

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What Are The Benefits Of Working With Us?

  • Quick Recruitment Process (be activated and working within 7 days)
  • Ability To Pick & Choose Your Own Shifts
  • Competitive Pay Rates (£10.65ph-£15ph)
  • Referral Bonus (up to £200)
  • Online & In-House Training Available
  • Supportive Office Staff

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Person Specification

  • Must have had 2 or 3 COVID-19 vaccinations (essential)
  • Must have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (essential)
  • Have a valid UK driver’s license & car (preferred)
  • Have had 6 months recent support worker experience in the UK
  • Currently live in the UK
  • Are a pro-active, passionate and positive worker

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If you're a Support Worker looking for flexible, reliable work click Apply Now or call 01902 425500.

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Job Types: Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Freelance, Zero hours contract

Salary: From £10.65 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Job Types: Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Freelance, Zero hours contract

Salary: From £11.68 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Redditch, Worcestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

  • Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
  • Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Residential Support Worker
Smithridge Care & Support

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