Support Worker

Job Description:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Carer to join our team. with Learning disability experience. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals in need, including those with specific health conditions. This position requires a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our clients through personalised care and assistance in their daily activities. experience with Mental Health is important

Duties

• Provide home care support to clients, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Support clients with meal preparation, ensuring nutritional needs are met.
• Implement behaviour management strategies as needed to promote positive interactions.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to enhance the well-being of clients.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress and any changes in behaviour or health status.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including nurses, to ensure comprehensive care.

Features & Benefits

• Dedicated consultant
• Consistent work and block bookings available
• Great earning potential
• Weekly pay
• Flexibility to work as much or as little as you like

Skills

• Experience in home care or nursing home settings is highly desirable.
• Candidate Must have experience with Mental Health Patients
• Strong understanding of first aid procedures and emergency response protocols.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with clients and their families.
• Must have PMVA Certificate
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Empathy and patience when dealing with individuals requiring support.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple client needs efficiently.
• Staff ratios would need to be 2:1, at least initially, with skills in managing behaviour which challenges, including safe restraint, and ideally minimal recourse to medication to sedate. Ideally a small staff group with limited turnover.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position as a Support Worker.