Support Worker

Support Worker – Permanent Days or 12-Month Maternity Cover
Location: Poole, Dorset, BH14
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Full-time
Positions available: Two
Start date: As soon as possible
Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd is recruiting two full-time Support Workers for a specialist care service in Poole.
The service supports adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and mental-health needs. We are looking for compassionate and dependable people who can provide person-centred support while promoting independence, dignity, choice and quality of life.
Available opportunities
Permanent Day Support Worker
* One full-time permanent position
* Predominantly day shifts
* Providing consistent, long-term support as part of the permanent staff team
Maternity-Cover Support Worker
* One full-time temporary position
* Expected to last for approximately 12 months
* Covering an existing member of staff’s maternity leave
* Flexibility may be required according to the service’s rota
Exact contracted hours and shift patterns will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
Please state within your application whether you are interested in the permanent position, the maternity-cover contract or would consider either opportunity.
Responsibilities
* Supporting individuals with their daily routines
* Providing respectful personal care when required
* Promoting independence, dignity and choice
* Supporting emotional, physical and social wellbeing
* Assisting individuals to participate in activities and engage with their community
* Following individual care and support plans
* Maintaining accurate daily records
* Supporting safe mobility and following moving and handling procedures
* Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent, person-centred care
* Following safeguarding, health and safety, medication and infection-control procedures
Requirements
* Previous care or support work experience is preferred
* A compassionate, respectful and person-centred approach
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* Reliability and flexibility
* Willingness to complete all required training and pre-employment checks
* An existing right to work in the UK
Sponsorship is not available for these positions. Applications from candidates who require sponsorship cannot be considered.
Apply today and we will be in touch with you