Support Worker

Job summary

Are you a nurturing and dedicated individual who thrives from supporting and working with adults?

Do you have a special place in your heart for enhancing the lives of the individuals you support?

If you are an experienced Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant looking to expand your skills and knowledge into complex clinical care or if you already have complex care experience, this could be the perfect job role for you!

We are looking for compassionate and committed Support Workers/Healthcare Assistants in St Helens, who are passionate about delivering the highest quality two-to-one care for our service user, building positive relationships with them and their family while enabling them to live as independently as possible in his own home.

Our service user is a gentleman in his 40s, who lives at home in his adapted bungalow in St Helens and requires support on a 2:1 basis throughout the day and night to support his complex care needs.

Our client is a charismatic individual who thrives on social interactions and enjoys exploring the world around him. Despite facing certain challenges, he remains vibrant and spirited, seeking companionship to accompany him on outings and social gatherings.

He shows a big interest in sports and particularly a big fan of Warrington Wolves where he loves to attend to watch the games when he can.

Main duties of the job

As part of his dedicated care team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing his quality of life by providing compassionate support and fostering engaging conversations. Your role will include assisting with mobility, supporting with his personal care, and attending to his clinical care needs when required. You will ensure his safety and well-being, and assist him to enjoying his hobbies, and interests, along with various social activities.

Throughout the night you will provide support with his personal care needs, repositioning, clinical observations and attending to his clinical needs when required. You will provide a safe and calming environment to promote a restful nights sleep.

Our ideal care team will be pet friendly as he does have friendly pet dog at home who he enjoys spending time with.

Take a look at our payrates

Weekdays: £13.00 per hour (£156 approx. per 12-hour shift)

Weeknights: £13.50 per hour (£162 approx. per 12-hour shift)

Weekends: £14.00 per hour (£168 approx. per 12 hour shift)

Bank Holiday: £16.00 per hour (£192 approx. per 12 hour shift)

This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your clinical skills and experience, whilst delivering exceptional care and support to our service user, really making an impact on his day-to-day life.

About us

We specialise in the provision of highly complex clinical care services delivered in the homes of service users.

We are passionate about delivering the highest standard of care and we recognise that our Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers are integral to doing this.

In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive:

• Flexible hours to suit*
• Confirmed rotas
• Excellent rates of pay - Weekly
• Holiday pay
• Excellent rewards and recognition scheme
• Opportunity to work with other service users in the area*
• Ongoing professional training and development