Support Worker

Posted 1 day 14 hours ago by Pin Point Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Other
County Durham, Consett, United Kingdom, DH8 0
Job Description
Shift Patterns: Long days, nights & sleepovers

We are currently looking to recruit experienced Support Workers to work within a variety of environments including Supported Living, Residential Services, Specialist Units and Private Hospitals as part of our established health and social care agency.

The Role:

As a Support Worker at Pin Point Health and Social Care your main duties will include:

  • Administering medication
  • Assisting with daily living and domestic duties
  • Developing positive working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team
  • Ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of clients is always protected
  • Maintaining accurate and up to date reports such as support plans
  • Completing all necessary administrative duties
  • Maintaining regular communication with the Service Manager
  • Respect the individuality and confidentiality of each client
  • Build and maintain relationships with service users and their families.
The Person:

The following experience and characteristics are considered essential to the role:

  • A minimum of 6-12 months experience within a healthcare environment, preferably supporting clients with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour or mental health needs.
  • The ability to be patient & calm under pressure
  • Easily adaptable to new environments
  • Reliable & trustworthy
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Access to your own transport is desirable, however this is not essential
  • Flexible to work within multiple environments on a weekly basis dependant on the requirements of our clients.
The Package:

You will have access to the following benefits as part of the role of Support Worker with Pin Point Health and Social Care:

  • Full time and Part time work available
  • Holiday allowance accrued as you work
  • FREE annual mandatory training
  • "Refer a friend" scheme that pays £50.00 per candidate referred
  • A competitive hourly rate with further enhancements for Bank Holidays
  • Access to our online staff portal to manage your availability and work assignments
  • The opportunity to work within a wide range of different environments on a weekly basis