Support Worker

We have one vacancy available at our small residential care home in Hillsborough, Sheffield.

1 x 16 hour per week post

To work predominantly mornings and afternoons, includes weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. The successful candidate will also be required to work nights as and when needed to cover for holidays/training/sickness

Job Description

Salary: £8.91

Hours: 16 Hours per week with some flexibility

Essential Criteria -In line with recent changes to legislation -applicants must have had both vaccinations for covid 19

Responsible to Designated Manager

MAIN AIMS

a) To provide quality care to Service Users in a manner which will maximise their quality of life.

b) To deliver care that is consistent with Service Users’ individual care plans.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

To provide directly and through team working, quality personalised care to Service Users within their home environment, whilst at all times maximising the Service Users independence, dignity and quality of life within safe working practices and guidelines.

Principal Responsibilities

1. To comply with the company policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.

2. To assist and motivate Service Users who need help with getting up/going to bed, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and using the toilet.

3. To help Service Users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence and help in use and care of aids and personal equipment.

4. To care for Service Users who are temporarily sick and needing, for example, minor dressings, bed nursing, help with feeding, etc.

5. To provide compassionate care to Service Users who are terminally ill.

6. To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of Service Users through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.

7. To make and change beds; tidy rooms; do light cleaning and empty commodes.

8. To inspect, launder and undertake simple mending of Service Users’ clothing.

9. To set table and trays; serve meals; feed Service Users who need help; prepare light meals and wash up; tidy and clear the dining areas.

10. To answer the telephone, the door and greet visitors.

11. To read and write reports, and take part in staff and Service Users’ meetings and in training activities as directed.

12. To report to the designated manager any changes in the health or circumstances of a service user.

13. To encourage Service Users to remain as independent as possible.

14. To liaise with other agencies, family members/carers as required.

15. To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Person Specification — Essential Criteria

The following personal attributes are considered essential to the post of care worker:

· self motivated

· flexible

· caring

· sensitive to the needs of others and to the sick or infirm

· an active team player but also able to work on own initiative

· a good communicator.