Support Worker-LS8
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FULL DESCRIPTION
Summary
Support people to live independently in their own homes/communities. Undertaking a range of daily living tasks including; Personal Care (such as washing,dressing,continence care), Shopping, Light domestic duties (i.e. laundry, cleaning, etc) Preparing meals. Ensuring paperwork is completed accurately. Maintain professional standards at all times. Work effectively on your own initiative and also as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities/Duties: - Support people to live independently in their own homes/communities. - Undertaking a range of daily living tasks including; Personal Care (such as washing,dressing,continence care), Shopping, Light domestic duties (i.e. laundry, cleaning, etc) - Preparing meals. - Ensuring paperwork is completed accurately. - Maintain professional standards at all times. - Work effectively on your own initiative and also as part of a team.
Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: - Excellent interpersonal skills - Approachable and friendly manner - Empathy and compassion for others - Ability to work as part of a team - Ability to assimilate information quickly - Taking appropriate actions when required - Ability to prioritise and organise - Highly developed communication skills (written and oral)
Job Description
- Support people to live independently in their own homes/communities. - Undertaking a range of daily living tasks including; Personal Care (such as washing,dressing,continence care), Shopping, Light domestic duties (i.e. laundry, cleaning, etc) - Preparing meals. - Ensuring paperwork is completed accurately. - Maintain professional standards at all times. - Work effectively on your own initiative and also as part of a team.
Skills, Experience & Knowledge:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Approachable and friendly manner
- Empathy and compassion for others
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to assimilate information quickly
- Taking appropriate actions when required
- Ability to prioritise and organise
- Highly developed communication skills (written and oral)
Personal Style:
- Caring
- A confident and positive approach
- Strong sense of personal responsibility
We offer a full in-house induction programme, where you will receive all the training you need through a week long induction programme along with 2 weeks shadowing of an experienced Care Worker.
Enhanced DBS Check and 2 Satisfactory References Required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent
Required Experience : 3months -1 year
Salary: Up to £11.30 p/h