Support Worker (Bank)

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Job title: Support Worker (Bank)

Location: Battersea Bridge Hospital Randall Cl, London SW11 3TG

Rate Of Pay: £11.44 per hour

Shift Patterns: Bank, zero hour contract

Information about the Role: As a Support Worker the main function of your role will be to provide exceptional care to service users, under the direction of the Registered Manager, in accordance with best practice, and in line with policy, procedures and legislation.

Working as a Support Worker your duties will include the following:

• Using the training provided, aid the people we support through all aspect of life including mealtimes, bathing and day to day activities.
• By getting to know the people we support you will be able to help write their care plans and understand when risk assessments may be needed.
• Be there to assist the people we support in daily activities, social interactions, and outings either in a group setting or on a 121 basis.
• Assist the people we support with their health needs as required, which may include administering medication and attending medical appointments.
• Keep daily paperwork up to date to ensure we have captured everything that has happened in the day

Necessary Experience or Qualifications to work as a Support worker:

• Previous experience working as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Domiciliary Carer or Senior preferred.
• Caring, kind and considerate.
• Passionate about making a difference in someone else’s life.
• Good communication skills.
• Able handle sometimes challenging situations.
• Fun, energetic and able to build relationships with many different people.

About the service:

Battersea Bridge House Hospital provides acute inpatient care for both male and female patients aged 18 years and over who require assessment and/or treatment for mental health difficulties.

Battersea Bridge House Hospital aims to provide a safe, caring, supportive and therapeutic environment for 22 patients with acute mental health presentations in order to help them recover and return home as quickly as possible.

Oakleaf Recruitment are the In-House Recruitment Team for a growing group of Services and Hospitals across the UK.

Job Type: Zero hours contract

Pay: £11.44 per hour