We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and support to individuals with complex health needs, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.
Main duties of the job
The Support Worker will be responsible for delivering personalised care and support to clients with complex health conditions, assisting with daily living activities, administering medication, providing emotional support, and maintaining accurate records of care provided. They will work closely with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.
About us
Libertatem Healthcare Group is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, personalized care to individuals with complex health needs, with a focus on rehabilitation, independence, and improving quality of life.
Job Responsibilities
* Delivering personalised care and support to clients with complex health conditions.
* Assisting with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
* Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
* Providing emotional support and companionship.
* Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
* Collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.
Working Hours:
You will be part of a team that is responsible for delivering the following hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 9:30am, increasing to additional afternoon hours once the client is settled with their support worker. The additional afternoon hours will be 1pm - 7pm.
Requirements
* Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Flexibility to work the specified hours.
Benefits
* Supportive and friendly working environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* DBS Paid for.
* Excellent training programme.
* Blue Light Card Eligibility.
Our Safeguarding Commitment
Libertatem Healthcare Group recognises the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that adults’ and children’s wellbeing is promoted, including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings, and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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