Support Worker inTunbridge Wells inTunbridge Wells PUBLISHED 9 DEC 2023

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Active Care Group rFN6oV9c

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What you'll be doing:

This role is to support our male client with a spinal cord injury in his own home which will involve supporting with personal care, medication, moving and handling and domestic duties.

No previous experience required
as full training, shadow shifts and ongoing support will be provided.

What to look forward to:

11.50 per hour
Full specialist training
, shadow shifts, and
ongoing support
from the Care Manager provided
Accrued holiday pay
Regular consistent work
with rolling rotas
Flexible zero hours contract
Join the
Active Learning Hub
and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
A
Nest Personal Pension
account
We recognise outstanding
Active Behaviours
via the
Active Awards
programme
Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to
£1,500
by recommending someone you know
……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Active Care Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. However due to the nature of the position there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to recruit
female
Personal Healthcare Assistants

Are you looking for 12 hour day shifts? Would you love a rewarding role, supporting our client with a spinal cord injury in his own home? Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We are Active Care Group, one of the leading providers of complex care. Within the Care in the Home division, we support adults with spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury and complex health needs to live in their own homes.

We'd like you to join us as a Care Assistant at our clients home based in Bidborough. When you'll be working: Day shifts Days: 8am - 8pm Full Time or Part Time available

What you'll be doing:

This role is to support our male client with a spinal cord injury in his own home which will involve supporting with personal care, medication, moving and handling and domestic duties.

No previous experience required
as full training, shadow shifts and ongoing support will be provided.

What to look forward to:

11.50 per hour
Full specialist training
, shadow shifts, and
ongoing support
from the Care Manager provided
Accrued holiday pay
Regular consistent work
with rolling rotas
Flexible zero hours contract
Join the
Active Learning Hub
and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
A
Nest Personal Pension
account
We recognise outstanding
Active Behaviours
via the
Active Awards
programme
Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to
£1,500
by recommending someone you know
……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Active Care Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. However due to the nature of the position there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to recruit
female
Personal Healthcare Assistants

We'd like you to join us as a Care Assistant at our clients home based in Bidborough. When you'll be working: Day shifts Days: 8am - 8pm Full Time or Part Time available

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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.

3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.

4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.

7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.

8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.

9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.

10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.

11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.

12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.

While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.

It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.

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