Support Worker (Bank)

Job description

For this particular role we can only consider candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. Please ensure you have the right to live and work in the UK before applying.

Job title: Support Worker (Bank)

Location: Alne Hall, Alne, York, YO61 1SA

Rate Of Pay: £11.44 per hour

Shift Patterns: Bank, zero hour contract

About the Service: We specialise in supporting people who have varying needs as a result of physical and long-term neurological conditions, including:

• Cerebral palsy
• Huntington’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Muscular dystrophy
• Spina bifida & Hydrocephalus
• Stroke

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.

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Alne Hall Bank SW