Support Worker

Job Description

DescriptionPay rate: £13.00 to £13.50 (weekly pay) Shift Pattern: Mon to Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm, term time only with Requirements: For this position, you must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle with care experience.About the roleAre you looking for a role that is rewarding, provides a sense of satisfaction that truly makes a difference to someone else’s life If so, Bespoke Health & social care could be for you.We’ve got an exciting opportunity for the right people to work across the Birmingham area supporting individuals who require first class quality care.The role is to support medical, personal care and day-to-day assistance needs. You will work alone and as part of a team, operating on shifts to provide 24/7 care. Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and person-centred support to individuals with diverse needs, fostering a safe and inclusive environment.
• Assist with daily living activities, such as personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks, ensuring a high standard of care and respecting individuals preferences.
• Foster positive relationships with clients, promoting a sense of empowerment, dignity, and well-being.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to enhance professional development and stay updated on best practices.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment, recognising and responding appropriately to potential risks or emergencies.
• Administer prescribed medications following established protocols and ensuring accurate documentation as a part of comprehensive patient care.
• Complex care such as PEG feeding & tracheostomy
• Safely and proficiently execute moving and handling techniques in accordance with established protocols, prioritising the well-being and comfort of individuals.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrate a deep understanding of delivering high quality care whilst having an encouraging nature to support emotionally & psychologically
• Communication Skills: Effectively communicate with the individual, their family, and healthcare professionals, utilising clear and respectful language to ensure comprehension and collaboration in care.
• Medication Management: Possess knowledge and competence in administering medications, following prescribed schedules, and accurately documenting medication administration and any observed side effects.
• UK drivers license with access to own vehicle.
• Experience within the care sector and knowledge of complex care.
• Have a zest for life & a caring can-do attitude

Benefits

• Access to Westfield Rewards – an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme).money back for optical and dentistry
• Access to blue light discount scheme
• Attractive holiday entitlement
• Opportunity to obtain NVQ’s in Health and Social Care
• Progression opportunities within the organisation
• Ongoing training and development
• Pension enrolment
• A great Refer a Friend scheme – receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member.

About Bespoke Health and Social Care We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly. We work together in awide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities.We are individual-centred and our clients needs are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possibleto help our clients to access new experiences.Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Childrens Services.We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.