Support Worker – Falls ManagementLocation: Derbyshire & Derby City
Hours: Full-time, Flexible Hours
Enhanced Health in Care Homes Programme
Are you passionate about making a real difference in care homes? We’re looking for a Support Worker to join our team and help care homes in Derbyshire and Derby City manage falls and improve outcomes for residents. This is an exciting opportunity to provide training, support, and specialist advice on falls prevention, using your expertise to enhance the wellbeing of vulnerable individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver training on best practices and specialist lifting equipment to care home staff
Promote falls prevention strategies and support care homes in implementing local initiatives
Provide clinical advice to reduce falls and fractures
Carry out quality improvement projects to enhance safety and care
Monitor and record performance to meet KPIs
Provide support for falls assessments and health observations for care home residents
Work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the programmeWhat You’ll Need:
Experience in care or clinical settings, ideally with knowledge of falls management
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with care home staff
Proactive and empathetic approach to working with vulnerable individuals
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Flexibility to work across Derbyshire an...