Position Overview & Specifications
Are you an enthusiastic, empathetic, friendly & hard-working support worker who is looking for a new opportunity or a fully flexible rota?
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Smithridge Care & Support are looking for Relief Residential Support Workers to join the organisation in providing cover and support to homes when needed e.g sicknesses or absences.
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We care for vulnerable children & adults living with a variety of different conditions such as; learning disabilities, mobility difficulties, mental health conditions, challenging behaviours & more. All of our work is located in residential care homes or supported living centres in the West Midlands, Shropshire & Staffordshire.
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You will be working as part of a team to ensure the physical, social and emotional well-being of the children/young people and assist in their positive holistic development and resilience. You will also be responsible for actively safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children/young people in the home.
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The responsibilities of this role will include not are not limited to;
- Promote structure, boundaries & routine
- Help prep & cook food, prepare drinks & occasionally help to feed people
- Personal Care for male and female residents; this includes toileting, bathing, changing incontinence pads, oral care, nail care etc.
- Using manual handling equipment correctly and safely e.g. hoists, wheelchairs, slide sheets
- Providing emotional & physical support
- Help each service user to develop social, independence & every day skills
- Completing documentation such as; forms, reports & care plans
- Light house-keeping duties; making/changing beds, tidying up, mopping, sweeping, polishing, laundry etc.
- Engaging with the services users in their hobbies e.g. reading, listening to music, taking walks
- Performing all duties and responsibilities with a person-centred approach
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Working as a Support Worker can be challenging however it is an extremely rewarding career as you help comfort vulnerable adults in their time of need.
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Smithridge Care & Support works with you to ensure that you only ever work shifts that fits around you and your needs, essentially you will never work a shift you don’t agree to work.
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What Are The Benefits Of Working With Us?
- Quick Recruitment Process (be activated and working within 7 days)
- Ability To Pick & Choose Your Own Shifts
- Competitive Pay Rates (£10.65ph-£15ph)
- Referral Bonus (up to £200)
- Online & In-House Training Available
- Supportive Office Staff
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Person Specification
- Must have had 2 or 3 COVID-19 vaccinations (essential)
- Must have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (essential)
- Have a valid UK driver’s license & car (preferred)
- Have had 6 months recent support worker experience in the UK
- Currently live in the UK
- Are a pro-active, passionate and positive worker
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If you're a Support Worker looking for flexible, reliable work click Apply Now or call 01902 425500.
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Job Types: Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Salary: From £10.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Job Types: Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Salary: From £11.68 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Redditch, Worcestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: One location