Support worker || Leigh and Wigan,Greater Manchester || Complex Care
Variable shift patterns available
08.00AM- 8PM– Day Calls
8PM-8AM – Night Calls
10.00pm- 08.00am – Waking Nights
Role and Responsibilities:
• To be an integral part of the team to support with all aspects of the care role
• Provide person centered care
• Provide support in daily living activities
• Manage and administer medication
• Understand, adhere to, and follow care standards. Policies and procedures
• Keep all records up to date with accurate information
• Provide support
• Provide support with Nutrition and Hydration – Meal Preparation
• Engage with the service user
• Light Domestic Duties/Shopping
• Make sure that safe care practices are adhered to
• Using Moving and Handling equipment
• Communicate with other colleagues and senior level staff
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Use specialised equipment for feeding – gastric feed
• Use specialised equipment for breathing – nippy/vent/tracheostomy
Ideal Candidate:
• Must be hard working, reliable and honest
• Experience preferred but not essential as full training can be provided
• Must hold a valid DBS / this can also be obtained if you do not have one
• Driver preferred but not essential
• Be friendly and able to engage with others
• Must have empathy towards others
Benefits and rewards
• Weekly pay with an attractive hourly rate
• Career progressions
• Ongoing Training and support
• Flexible working pattern (choose the days/nights you work)
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Employee of the month rewards