Support Worker

Hatzfeld Care Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in the UK is seeking a Support Worker to provide high-quality care within a residential setting, focusing on mental health. The role involves supporting residents, administering care, and organizing personal care plans. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, reliable, and skilled in communication, with a preference for those experienced in mental health or dementia care. Compensation starts at £12.50 per hour with additional benefits.

Benefits

Mileage paid over 5 miles

Life insurance

Company pension

Meals provided

24/7 free counselling service

On site car park

Monthly staff bonuses

Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who have mental health conditions and/or dementia is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement in tasks of household, personal and group management.
• Become a key worker with a resident and plan and organise their care.
• Administer/assist in administration of medication and maintain medication records.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Enthusiastic and motivated

Reliable and trustworthy

Job description

Hatzfeld Care Ltd provides high quality residential and day care through our specialised mental health, dementia care and residential care services. Each of our homes offers a unique environment providing high quality, consistent, responsive care in a homely, supportive setting.

This role will be based at a Care Home specialising in Mental health. As a Support Worker you will be expected to work as part of a team by supporting the residents of the home, providing practical support as well as encouraging independence in line with the wishes of the residents and the requirements of the management.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement in tasks of household, personal and group management.
• Reinforce skills already learned.
• Become a key worker with a resident and plan and organise their care.
• Liaise with professionals and other significant people.
• Assist to develop, prepare, monitor, maintain and review care and personal plans and update the care app.
• Attend interviews and other meetings as required.
• Work on a flexible basis as required by the Registered Manager.
• Be involved in regular supervision sessions with the Registered Manager.
• Attend all training courses provided by the company.
• Attend and support residents' house meetings.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Be responsible for adhering to the home's philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Administer/assist in administration of medication and maintain medication records.

Requirements

• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to bring positive outcomes and care for our residents.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience working with people who have mental health conditions and/or dementia desirable.

Benefits

• Mileage paid over 5 miles.
• Life insurance.
• Company pension in place.
• Meals provided.
• 24/7 free counselling service.
• On site car park.
• Monthly staff bonuses.
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each.

£12.50 per hour

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
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