Support Worker

Exemplar Health Care ,
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £8.56 per hour depending on experience

Overview

Support Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Health and Social care workers are now classed as "key workers" so this role will allow your children a place in school or nursery to help with your childcare whilst at work. Support Worker Church Walk, Rochdale - OL11 2QX Hours: 24, 36, 42, 48 Shifts: 12-hour shifts, with the flexibility needed for days and nights Hourly Rate: £8.21 - £8.56 per hour dependent on experience About the Home Church Walk is an 18 bed home which cares for adults with a range of mental health needs, including Huntington's disease, other neurological disorders and behaviours which can present as challenging. As one of the core members of our nursing team, you will have a huge impact on the quality of life for all our service users. Key duties: Provide a high level of personal, physical and emotional care Provide personal care such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and on occasion, assisting with meal times Promote independence, dignity, respect and choice across service users Support social and recreational activities; both in and out the home individually, or as part of a group Maintain care records; recording observations, activities and assessments On occasion, welcome and train new members of your care team Previous care experience within a reputable health care provider and NVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care desirable not essential. About you: Our support workers will provide warmth, enthusiasm and compassion when providing care to our service users. You will always strive to provide great quality holistic care, making every day better than the last by working pro-activity to meet the needs of our service users. You will also be a team player, demonstrating outstanding communication skills and will be able to demonstrate effective team work. You will lead, demonstrating outstanding professional practice whilst coaching other in your team. You will promote the core values of care, maintaining independence and dignity while assisting with personal care, ensuring the physical and emotional needs of our service users are met. Benefits: 5.6 weeks holiday. Exemplar rewards – Retail discounts and vouchers. Outstanding career progression. Opportunity to progress and complete NVQ qualifications. Employee assistance program – 24 hour helpline. Pension plan. Free car parking. Free uniform. Comprehensive 3-day induction program. Refer a friend scheme - up to £1500 per referral Additional info/about Exemplar: Based on a 42-hour contract you will actually work 38.5 hours per week on average Exemplar Values Our Values express what it is like to work in our organisation and our colleagues should make these a part of everything we do: Fun Integrity Responsive Success Teamwork This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89894735