Job Description

Camino Healthcare provides innovative mental healthcare for adults based in West Midlands. We deliver 24-hour care to both men and women with severe and enduring mental illness, mild learning disabilities as well as patients with forensic histories.

We operate two main units: Cedar Lodge, located in Nuneaton, and Cromwell House, situated in West Bromwich. In addition, we have a residential house also based in Nuneaton

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We are seeking a bank support worker to join our team to support a female resident who requires 4:1 care within one of our properties. Due to the personal care needs and preferences of the resident, this role is open to female applicants only.

The hours of work are:

7:45am - 8pm (Days)

7:45pm - 8am (Nights)

The hourly rate for this role is 13.50 per hour.

We are looking for someone who has previous support worker experience.

Main purpose of the job:

To provide practical and emotional support to Residents and assist in their daily living in order for them to be as independent as possible.

Main duties and responsibilities:

To ensure that a safe, caring, and homely environment for our Resident is maintained which will allow and encourage them to develop to their full potential and support recovery. To treat Residents with courtesy and dignity at all times. To report to Senior Staff, Deputy Manager or Home Manager (as applicable) on your observations of Residents mental, physical, spiritual, and social wellbeing. To assist with the administration of medications in accordance with legal requirements and the policies and procedures of Vestige Healthcare. Carry out observations and physical health monitoring as and when directed. To support Residents to participate in the Home's activities programme with both internal and external activities. To organise and deliver activities when required. To support with key working duties with individual residents, as directed. To assist and encourage Residents in maintaining good personal hygiene and appearance. To arrange and accompanying Residents to attend appointment e.g. GP, dental etc To assist Residents with their laundry and general tidying of their rooms as detailed in the Room Base Check. To ensure that handover information is accurately received and given, ensuring that all necessary documentation is written at a good standard and updated before the end of the shift. To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times. To liaise with other professionals as and when necessary regarding Residents. To participate in care planning and reviewing documents for designated Residents To supervise and assist Residents at mealtimes To assist or prepare meals for residents when required To perform some domestic tasks e.g. cleaning when required. To support other Home's roles when staff shortages occur

Operational

To ensure the environment is safe and secure; and to be fully conversant in all Vestige Healthcare's policies and procedures such as fire procedures, health and safety etc. To ensure emergency procedures are known and are adhered to when necessary. To ensure that the layout of the buildings including fire exits, fire call points, smoke detectors, fire equipment and fire control panels are known. To ensure the reporting of any occurrences or concerns that may put Residents, staff or visitors at risks, in regard to the home environment. To ensure all communal areas are tidy and safe. To ensure all kitchen areas are kept clean and tidy. Ensure all fridges are switched on and are closed properly. To ensure laundry room is kept clean and tidy ensuring that the guidelines for the usage of the machines are adhered to.

Team Responsibilities:

To assist with the induction of new staff. To act responsibly with regards to other staffs' well being. To participate in staff meetings, training, supervisions, appraisals, and teaching sessions.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and may be revised from time to time to reflect the changing needs of Camino Healthcare Ltd.

Pay: 13.50 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Nuneaton CV10 8LW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/07/2025
Reference ID: SW/CH25