Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

Support Worker (Thornaby | Part Time 22hrs | £12.75/hr)

Job Overview

Do you want to make a difference in adult social care?

Is working in care challenging? Absolutely!

Is it demanding? Yes!

Is it the best job in the world? 100%

We are recruiting for a Support Worker to support a busy care home with flexible hours, alternate weekends’, and an opportunity to make a real difference.

Location:
The service’s premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Role-specific Duties

• Ensure that residents are at the heart of care delivery, respecting their wishes and preferences to enhance their wellbeing.

• Contribute to the efficient running of the service.

• Support residents to maintain relationships and connections with their local community.

• Follow care plans and other supporting information regarding residents.

• Inform the Team Leader of any changes in a residents needs.

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of those being supported.

Working with Others

• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues within the service.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for residents.

• Maintain and develop relationships with residents loved ones.

Leading by Example

• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Act as a role model for others and an ambassador for the service.

• Be professional, polite, and reasonable at all times.

Personal and Professional Development

• Have knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards.

• Understand the regulatory framework governing the service, including CQC requirements.

• Commit to achieving relevant qualifications commensurate with the role.

• Attend statutory and other training as directed by management.

• Follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.

• Embrace learning opportunities.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Good English (written and verbal).

Skills

• Proficient written skills to maintain care plans and care records in line with service policy.

• Communication skills to build rapport with residents, communicate effectively with them, and inform colleagues, management, and professionals about their needs.

• Problem-solving skills to adapt to and address situations quickly, develop solutions, and recognise/report situations requiring protection.

• Ability to assist residents with daily tasks by following their care plan, this may include bathing, eating, dressing, grooming, and using the bathroom.

Previous Experience

• Previous experience is not required.

Values-based Personal Qualities

• Working Together:
  Involve residents, families, external agencies, and colleagues; speak up when things go wrong.

• Respect and Dignity:
  Promote person-centred care and independence.

• Everybody Counts:
  Ensure no discrimination or exclusion, understand human rights, and enable individuals to voice concerns.

• Commitment to Quality of Care:
  Strive for quality, embrace constructive feedback, and seek opportunities for learning and improvement.

• Compassion:
  Show kindness, empathy, and understanding in all interactions.

• Improving Lives:
  Share ideas, focus on wellbeing, and improve outcomes for residents.

Everyone at St Martins Care shares a passion for providing the best possible care for all the people that choose to live with us. We are people of high integrity and are committed to excellence in all that we do.

Our aim is to ensure our residents enjoy a happy, comfortable and safe environment where their personal needs and independent requirements are taken into account by our compassionate and highly trained staff. Quite simply we aim to make sure our residents feel safe and ‘at home’ whilst in our care.

• Previous experience of working in a similar environment.
• Previous experience of working in a similar role.
• Experience of working with service users, in particular, those that may have additional support needs.