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Flexible working hours with the option for both full-time and part-time shifts, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Competitive pay rates ranging from £13.15 to £19.00 per hour, along with weekly pay, providing financial stability.
Free training that aligns with the Care Certificate, ensuring continuous professional development and skills enhancement.
Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, including those with learning difficulties, complex care needs, mental health challenges, and dementia.
Ongoing support from the employer, fostering a supportive work environment and encouraging growth.
Annual pay reviews to ensure compensation remains competitive and reflective of the support worker's contributions.
Eligibility for a Blue Light card, which offers discounts on various services and products, adding additional value to the overall role.
Nurseplus is looking for Support Workers in Lancing to deliver high-quality temporary care for clients with varying needs, such as learning difficulties, complex care requirements, mental health challenges, and dementia. Key responsibilities include aiding with daily activities like eating, personal care, and companionship, while also fostering client independence.
The role offers flexible shift patterns (both full-time and part-time) with competitive pay rates ranging from £13.15 to £19.00 per hour, accompanied by weekly pay. Additional benefits include complimentary training, ongoing support, development opportunities, an annual pay review, and access to a Blue Light card for discounts. Applicants must be over 18, have the legal right to work in the UK, possess strong communication skills, and be adaptable with travel. An enhanced DBS check is required, with a £56.90 fee that is refunded after a certain period of work.
The role offers flexible shift patterns (both full-time and part-time) with competitive pay rates ranging from £13.15 to £19.00 per hour, accompanied by weekly pay. Additional benefits include complimentary training, ongoing support, development opportunities, an annual pay review, and access to a Blue Light card for discounts. Applicants must be over 18, have the legal right to work in the UK, possess strong communication skills, and be adaptable with travel. An enhanced DBS check is required, with a £56.90 fee that is refunded after a certain period of work.
Nurseplus is seeking Support Workers to provide high-quality temporary care in various settings for clients with diverse needs, including learning difficulties, complex care needs, mental health issues, and dementia
Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities such as eating, personal care, companionship, and promoting independence
The position offers flexible shifts (full or part-time), with pay rates ranging from £13.15 to £19.00 per hour, and weekly pay
Additional benefits include free training aligned with the Care Certificate, ongoing support, development opportunities, an annual pay review, and eligibility for a Blue Light card for discounts
Applicants must be over 18, have the right to work in the UK, possess effective communication skills, and be flexible with travel
An enhanced DBS check is required, with a fee of £56.90 that will be refunded after a set period of work.
Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities such as eating, personal care, companionship, and promoting independence
The position offers flexible shifts (full or part-time), with pay rates ranging from £13.15 to £19.00 per hour, and weekly pay
Additional benefits include free training aligned with the Care Certificate, ongoing support, development opportunities, an annual pay review, and eligibility for a Blue Light card for discounts
Applicants must be over 18, have the right to work in the UK, possess effective communication skills, and be flexible with travel
An enhanced DBS check is required, with a fee of £56.90 that will be refunded after a set period of work.
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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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