Support Worker (Bank)
Job description
For this particular role we can only consider candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. Please ensure you have the right to live and work in the UK before applying.
Job title: Support Worker(Bank)Location: Acacia Lodge, Peveril Court, Sandham Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3NR
Rate Of Pay: £11.44 Per Hour
Shift Patterns: Zero Hour Contract
Information about the Role:
Main duties of the Support Worker role at Acacia Lodge:
- Ensure that service user rights are protected.
- Maintain the hygiene, dignity, health and safety of service users at all times.
- Assist service users individually as required to support them with daily routines and activities.
- Observing service users ensuring a safe environment, protecting them from harm.
- Encourage a model of self-care and service user rehabilitation.
- Systematically solve day-to-day basic problematic issues which arise.
- Work in cooperation with members of multi-disciplinary health teams so as to maximise opportunities for service user therapeutic care.
- Assist in the design and administration of an evaluation of the care standards and care service provision.
- If applicable, assist in the administration of medication.
- Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the standards required by legislation related to the registration of the service.
- Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.
We are looking for the following in our Support Workers:
- Someone who has a real passion for caring and helping people
- Flexible in their approach to work
- Ability to work on shift/rota pattern
- Good written and verbal communication
Information about the Service:
Acacia Lodge is an 18 bedded home with nursing that is located in the market town of Ripley in Derbyshire ; it provides a high quality, safe and personalised service that promotes choice, dignity, control and quality of life for all service users.It has established care pathways through partnership to facilitate the realisation of maximum independence for the people who use its services.
We specialise in supporting people with enduring mental health difficulties who require 24hr nursing support due to their complex needs and/or challenging behaviour.
Job Types: Part-time, PermanentPay: £11.44 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Support Worker: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person