Care First Recruitment Ltd are currently recruiting for dedicated and skilled ‘Support Worker’, to work for a range of clients (Supported Housing Associations, Refuges for victims of Domestic Violence or Human Trafficking, Mental Health and/or Care Residencies).
We are looking to recruit the best support to supported housing units and currently require Support Workers within various London Boroughs.
Locations:
Brent
Camden
Hillingdon
Wandsworth
Bromley
Croydon
Kensington and Chelsea
Job Purpose:
Support Workers provide emotional and practical support to individuals and their families who have difficulties living independently because of health issues, emotional problems or relationship difficulties. Typically, clients include people with physical, mental or learning disabilities, those who are struggling with drug or alcohol addictions, vulnerable children or adults, young offenders, or those suffering from marital or other relationship difficulties. Support Workers may work with clients who have short term care needs or those with longer term or lifelong difficulties. The needs of a Support Worker’s client vary depending on the specifications of their role; you may work in the community, in a home support role, refuge or specifically with clients who have mental health issues.
It is important that you have a genuinely caring nature, and the willingness to help the individual overcome their problems, as well as the ability to prioritise your workload. It is common that an individual will be under the care of a multi-disciplinary team, so your ability to pass information effectively on to other team members is essential.
Hours: Ad Hoc and contracted roles available
Main Responsibilities
- To promote independence, life skills and informed choices
Treat service users with respect and dignity
Support service user in making informed choices
To empower service users to reach their full potential
Support service users to maintain personal hygiene and appearance
To promote a safe environment for the service user
Report accidents and injuries
To promote effective communication and relationships with service users and work colleagues
To ensure confidentiality is maintained
Essentials:
Good level of English Literacy
Able to understand and follow instructions and Policies
Able to use initiative
Organisational skills
Good written/verbal communication skills
Able to work as part of a team
A non-discriminatory approach
NVQ Levels 3 in Health and Social Care or Relevant
You are required to have a minimum of 18 months’ experience
You will need to pass a background checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and an ENHANCED DBS certificate will be needed, which can be obtained through our agency by registering with us.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £11.00-£18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Schedule: Day shift, or Night shift, or Weekend availability
Ability to Commute:
London (required)
Work Location: In person