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Social Work Assistant

Social Work Assistant

Vitalis

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 3 days

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 4AA

£18.54 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position available is for a Social Work Assistant in Leicestershire with a pay rate of £18.54 per hour.
The role involves promoting high standards of care and ensuring the wellbeing of residents in an Older and Disabled People’s Services Team.
Candidates should have experience in social work and a solid understanding of residents' needs to encourage independence.
Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, administering first aid, and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
Interested applicants can contact Molly Rylance for more information about this role and other social work opportunities.

Social Work Assistant, LeicestershirePay rate £18.54 per hour Vitalis Social Care are recruiting for an experienced Social Work Assistant to join an Older and Disabled People’s Services Team in Leicestershire.Job Purpose and Responsibilities: - The promotion and maintenance of a high standard of care; to ensure the emotional, physical and social wellbeing of residents in the Home, considering the personal rights of each resident.To be responsible for carrying out all the duties of the job in accordance with the County Councils equal opportunity policy.

To show an understanding of resident’s needs.

To encourage residents to achieve maximum independence (by assisting residents to meet their own needs, whenever possible).

To attend to personal hygiene needs, e.g. bathing, hair care, visits to the toilet, including the use and emptying of commodes, dealing with incontinence and emptying catheter bags.

To give assistance to all residents as needed, especially help with walking, feeding and dressing.

To administer first aid when necessary.

To serve meals and drinks; ensure special diets are given to the appropriate resident.

Please contact Molly Rylance on or email for more information.We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.

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