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Support Worker - Contract - Expired

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Dutton recruitment are seeking compassionate, dedicated support workers to fill a variety of roles in Scunthrope. We work with a wide range of care settings including mental health, learning disabilities, rehabilitation and children and young people.

We recruit Support Worker's who always work with the service user's best interests and dignity at heart. You must:

* Have a minimum of 6 months experience
* A DBS check will be required
* Two references
* Proof of right to work in the UK

The Support Worker role is varied dependent on the client's requirements, but is likely to include the following tasks:

* Empowering service users to live as independently as possible
* Supporting them to access the community to take part in hobbies and leisure activities
* Offering emotional support
* Helping with everyday tasks such as preparing meals, shopping and cleaning
* Understanding communication needs and the ability to adapt your own communication style accordingly
* You may need to help with personal care (washing, going to the bathroom, dressing, eating, and drinking)
* Helping with the development of life skills such as budgeting and paying bills
* Booking and accompanying to medical appointments
* Liaising with other health care providers such as doctors and therapists
* Compliant and accurate record keeping as per the requirements in the particular setting
* Quickly reporting any emotional and/or physical changes in those you care for
* Showing sensitivity for service users preferences and cultural needs
* Assisting with mobility issues, which can involve heavy lifting and hoisting
* Ability to handle challenging behaviour professionally

In return we will offer you:

* competitive rates of pay
* flexible shifts
* weekly pay
* holiday pay
* ongoing training.

If you are a reliable support worker with a positive, caring hardworking attitude then please apply today with a copy of your CV and one of our dedicated recruitment team will be in touch.

Salary:
£8.95 - £11.50 per hour

Location:
Scunthorpe,
Lincolnshire,
England

Duration:

Reference:
SCSW1