**Please note this is for work in DT4. Candidate must be able to commute to DT4
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker with at least 1 year experience with specialist care which involves the following: learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities - hoist training as mandatory.
A level of personal care is expected from the worker. Moving and handling and hoist using experience is also required. An ideal worker will support and provide care to vulnerable service users with complex needs in a nursing led home. The worker will be in a group setting working with a service user depending on their care plan. They will be required to engage with the service users to help and guide them to complete tasks as well as take part in group activities.
The worker will be required to carry out or assist in personal care if or when required. Good written skills and spoken English is crucial to fill out any paperwork and communicate with the service users.
Skills
- Emergency First Aid Awareness ● Infection Control ● Food Safety Awareness ● Person Centered Awareness and Communication ● Health and Safety ● Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ● Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults ● Autism Awareness ● Learning Disabilities ● PBS / PBM ● Medication Administration ● Epilepsy Awareness ● Moving & Assisting of People (inc Loads) ● Equality and Diversity● Fire prevention and equipment ● COSHH
If you are resilient and passionate about providing high-quality care and making a difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Healthcare Assistant.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
Application question(s):
- Are you on a sponsorship?
- Do you have Positive Behavioral Support/Management Training?
- Please note we collect 2 professional references and 1 character reference
- We do not offer switches as we do not have a sponsor licence
- Please note this will be for work Ad-hoc work in DT4. Are you a driver or able to commute to weymouth?
Experience:
- Care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Care Certificate (required)
- DBS on update service (required)
- Mandatory trainings including Moving & Handling (practical) (required)