Support Worker Poole, England
Job description
For this particular role we can only consider candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. Please ensure you have the right to live and work in the UK before applying.
Job title: Support Worker
Location: The Grange, 2 Mount Rd, Poole BH14 0QW
Rate Of Pay: £10.42 per hour
Shift Patterns: 37.5hrs Per Week Guaranteed, Full Time, Permanent
Information about the Role:
Working as a Support Worker at The Grange your duties will include the following:
- Providing physical support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care.
- Providing emotional support for an individual and at times their families.
- Maintain the hygiene, dignity, health and safety of service users at all times.
- Encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
- Teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and paying for bills.
- Working with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards.
- Assist in the design and administration of an evaluation of the care standards and care service provision.
- If applicable, assist in the administration of medication.
Information about the Service:
The Grange is a wheelchair accessible residential care home providing support and accommodation for up to 27 individuals who have a physical disability or neurological condition.
We support individuals who have cerebral palsy, an acquired brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida and hydrocephalus, as well as individuals living with Parkinson’s or Huntington’s Disease.
Our dedicated team of highly skilled and trained support workers have experience with PEG/NG care, wound management, and the provision of end of life care. We provide support including personal care, health and well-being, rehabilitation, community engagement, enablement, volunteering and activities.
We are near to Poole Harbour/Quay and Sandbanks Beach, together with being located on the bus route between both Bournemouth and Poole with lots amenities in the local area. There is also a picturesque viewpoint over Poole Park and beyond within walking distance of The Grange.
Necessary Experience or Qualifications to work as a Support worker:
- No experience needed for this role as full training will be provided.
- However previous experience working as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Domiciliary Carer or Senior preferred.
- Caring, kind and considerate.
- Passionate about making a difference in someone else’s life.
- Good communication skills.
- Able handle sometimes challenging situations.
- Fun, energetic and able to build relationships with many different people.
Oakleaf Recruitment are the In-House Recruitment Team for a growing group of Services and Hospitals across the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekends only
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- support worker: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Support Worker