Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated

Support Worker

to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide essential assistance to individuals in need, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This role involves working closely with clients who may require support due to age, illness, disability, or learning disabilities. The Support Worker will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for those under their care by offering person-centred, respectful, and proactive support.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal care, hygiene, and meal preparation. Provide support in medication administration as per prescribed guidelines. Engage in behaviour management techniques to promote positive and safe interactions. Facilitate social, recreational, and educational activities to encourage client participation, with consideration for those with learning disabilities. Offer companionship, emotional support, and reassurance to clients, fostering a trusting relationship. Perform heavy lifting or physical assistance when necessary to support client mobility or transfers. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of care provided and promptly report any changes in client condition or behaviour. Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including nurses and specialist learning disability practitioners, to ensure comprehensive and appropriate care. Implement care plans tailored to individual needs, including dementia care and learning disability support strategies. Support clients with learning disabilities in achieving greater independence, community integration, and personal goals. Ensure a safe, supportive, and clean environment by adhering to health, safety, and safeguarding protocols.

Qualifications

Previous experience in home care, senior care, disability care, or childcare is highly desirable. Experience working with individuals with

learning disabilities

is strongly preferred. Knowledge of first aid practices and the ability to respond effectively in emergencies. Understanding of medication administration protocols and procedures. Training or experience in behaviour management techniques is an advantage. Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically assist clients as required. A caring, empathetic, and patient disposition with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Relevant qualifications in health, social care, or learning disabilities would be beneficial but not essential. A commitment to ongoing professional development, including specialist training in learning disabilities and person-centred care.

Join our team as a Support Worker and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you assist -- particularly those with learning disabilities -- by helping them lead safer, fuller, and more independent lives.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: 12.00-14.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

Care home Extra care housing Homecare Hospital Live-in Nursing home Residential home
Shift:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Night shift
Work days:

Every weekend Monday to Friday No weekends
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

care giving: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Carlisle CA1 2QL (required)
Willingness to travel:

50% (required)
Work Location: In person

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