Support Worker Croydon, England
Job description
We care about our staff. We are professional, innovative, and our goal is to improve the lives of those in need of care by providing compassionate, consistent, and high-quality home care and support. Join an award-winning and 5 star rated employer.
Job:
This is a lovely day shift role for a support worker working with a man who lives with his wife and young family who has suffered a brain injury in the last few years. Speaking and understanding the Polish language would be an advantage for this role.
Hours available:
- Day Shift x 1 Mon – Friday (8am - 6pm)
We offer:
- Growth opportunities
- Working in a casual setting
- A relaxed work atmosphere
- On-the-job training
- Safe work environments
Benefits
- Fast recruitment
- Fully paid and supportive training
- Competitive payrates
- Double pay for public holidays
- 2 weekly payroll
- Regular work with your client confirmed in advance
- Staff benefits and reward scheme
- 24hr Support
- Nurse-led
- Award-winning homecare provider
- Recommended by our employees
Job Overview
The support worker will assist the client with care and daily needs. The specific duties will be outlined in the Client's care plan and daily activities on our electronic visit system. The client recently suffered a brain injury after a road traffic accident. He is fully mobile and self-caring with personal care but due to his brain injury he needs help from a support worker to encourage him to have the confidence to do things he enjoys as he can become anxious. The client needs his support worker to understand his needs and to help him to be as independent as he can be. The role is primarily to support him with growing his confidence following his injury, trying new things and becoming less reliant on his wife for day to day things. He struggles with anxiety and confidence. Full training and support to deliver the care required will be provided.
Responsibilities:
- Observe and record client's health status.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living.
- Monitor and ensure the safety of the client.
- Maintain client confidentiality.
- Notify clients of changes in medications.
- Arrange for transportation for appointments for the client.
Requirements to work with us
- Complete our online Application form
- Right to work in the UK
- An enhanced (DBS) check or online sign up
- References
Paragon Home Healthcare is a client-focused and ethical care organisation that prides itself on providing exceptional quality of care and valuing and supporting staff.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Croydon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CR0
