Support Worker inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED 13 OCT 2024
£16.50 - £19.50 per hour
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Wellbeing support with access to our Employee Assistance Programme helpline and resources, alongside regular supervisions and appraisals.
Location: Alloa, ClackmannanshirePay rates: £16.50 - £19.50 per hour (including holiday pay)
Shifts: 12-hour days and nights
Drivers Essential
Brain injury experience preferred
Must be able to work a minimum of 24 hours a week - Please note we do not currently provide sponsorship.
Pulse Nursing at Home is looking for support workers to join our team in Alloa.
As a member of the team, you will be supporting our male client who has a brain injury, within his own home. Your duties will include providing personal care, administering medications, manual handling and working with clinical interventions. All training will be provided.
To Be Considered For The Role You Must Have
- 6 months experience in the last 2 years within community care settings
- Current SSSC registration
- You must be eligible to complete a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) and undertake our necessary identity checks. Pulse Nursing at Home will fund both existing and new memberships.
Your Rewards And Benefits Package
As a leading provider of complex care in the community, we are proud to provide a fulfilling career for our support workers.
- Travel contribution payment
- Paid PVG fees (£18 for existing membership, £59 for new members)
- Training opportunities to progress your career in community settings
- 24/7 operational, clinical, compliance and out-of-hours support
- Wellbeing support with access to our Employee Assistance Programme helpline and resources, alongside regular supervisions and appraisals
If you’re looking for a long-lasting career, simply apply and one of our team will be in touch.
#SWALLOA
Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire
Pay rates: £16.50 - £19.50 per hour (including holiday pay)
Shifts: 12-hour days and nights
Drivers Essential
Brain injury experience preferred
Must be able to work a minimum of 24 hours a week - Please note we do not currently provide sponsorship.
Pulse Nursing at Home is looking for support workers to join our team in Alloa.
As a member of the team, you will be supporting our male client who has a brain injury, within his own home. Your duties will include providing personal care, administering medications, manual handling and working with clinical interventions. All training will be provided.
To Be Considered For The Role You Must Have
Your Rewards And Benefits Package
As a leading provider of complex care in the community, we are proud to provide a fulfilling career for our support workers.
If you’re looking for a long-lasting career, simply apply and one of our team will be in touch.
#SWALLOA
Pay rates: £16.50 - £19.50 per hour (including holiday pay)
Shifts: 12-hour days and nights
Drivers Essential
Brain injury experience preferred
Must be able to work a minimum of 24 hours a week - Please note we do not currently provide sponsorship.
Pulse Nursing at Home is looking for support workers to join our team in Alloa.
As a member of the team, you will be supporting our male client who has a brain injury, within his own home. Your duties will include providing personal care, administering medications, manual handling and working with clinical interventions. All training will be provided.
To Be Considered For The Role You Must Have
- 6 months experience in the last 2 years within community care settings
- Current SSSC registration
- You must be eligible to complete a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) and undertake our necessary identity checks. Pulse Nursing at Home will fund both existing and new memberships.
Your Rewards And Benefits Package
As a leading provider of complex care in the community, we are proud to provide a fulfilling career for our support workers.
- Travel contribution payment
- Paid PVG fees (£18 for existing membership, £59 for new members)
- Training opportunities to progress your career in community settings
- 24/7 operational, clinical, compliance and out-of-hours support
- Wellbeing support with access to our Employee Assistance Programme helpline and resources, alongside regular supervisions and appraisals
If you’re looking for a long-lasting career, simply apply and one of our team will be in touch.
#SWALLOA
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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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