We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in Braintree, Essex. 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 key responsibilities include delivering personalized care and support to clients with complex health conditions, assisting with daily living activities, administering medication, providing emotional support, and maintaining accurate records. The role requires previous experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate and empathetic nature.
About us
Libertatem Healthcare Group is a provider of high-quality healthcare services, focusing on supporting individuals with complex health needs. The organization is committed to promoting the well-being and safety of its clients, while also providing a supportive and friendly work environment for its employees.
Job responsibilities
Please note this is a BANK ROLE and we cannot guarantee the hours as you will cover shifts as and when required. Due to the location & nature of the role, we are looking for a driver who has access to their own vehicle.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Delivering personalised care and support to clients with complex health conditions.
2. Assisting with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
3. Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
4. Providing emotional support and companionship.
5. Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
6. Collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.
Requirements:
1. Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Flexibility to work the specified hours.
6. Driver with access to own vehicle.
Benefits:
1. Supportive and friendly working environment.
2. Opportunities for professional development and training.
3. DBS Paid for.
4. Excellent training programme.
5. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
1. Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Compassionate and empathetic nature.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Flexibility to work the specified hours.
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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