Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in Middlewich, Cheshire. 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 personalized care and support to clients with cerebral palsy, assisting with daily living activities, administering medication, providing emotional support, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
About us
Libertatem Healthcare Group is a provider of high-quality care and support services to individuals with complex health needs. They are committed to creating a supportive and friendly working environment, providing opportunities for professional development, and adhering to the principles of safeguarding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in Middlewich, Cheshire. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and support to individuals with complex health needs, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.
Working Hours:
You will be a part of a team delivering the following hours of care:
Term time: Monday-Friday 16:00-20:30 Saturdays 10:00-20:30
School Holidays: Monday to Friday 10:00-20:30 and Saturdays 10:00-20:30
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:
7. Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
10. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
11. Flexibility to work the specified hours.
Benefits:
12. Supportive and friendly working environment.
13. Opportunities for professional development and training.
14. DBS Paid for.
15. Excellent training programme.
16. Blue Light Card Eligibility.
Our Safeguarding Commitment Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise 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 adult’s 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.
#Libertatem
Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise 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 adult’s 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.
#Libertatem
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
17. Previous experience in a similar role, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, compassionate and empathetic nature, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and flexibility to work the specified hours.