Family support worker jobs in United Kingdom

Full job description Job Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. you will play a crucial role in providing support to individuals with varying needs, ensuring they live independent, fulfilling, and positive lives. You will play this vital role in enhancing the quality of life through personalised care. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Duties: Support individuals with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, motivating the them to get ready for any planned appointments/activities Provide behaviour management support to individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours. Prepare nutritious meals / 1-2-1 cooking sessions according to dietary requirements and preferences. Administer medication as prescribed and ensure accurate record-keeping. Offer companionship and emotional support to enhance the individual's mental well-being. Escort individuals to appointments or social activities as needed. Maintain a clean and safe environment for the individuals, ensuring their comfort at all times. Collaborate with healthcare professionals, social workers and other professionals to implement care plans effectively. Provide specialised care for each individual's need. Requirements Previous experience in any settings as a support worker A background in nursing or relevant healthcare qualifications is preferred but not essential. Strong understanding of care principles and practices. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with the individuals and their families. Capability to manage challenging behaviours with patience and empathy. Valid driving license is desirable for transporting then individuals when necessary. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and waking nights if required. A genuine passion for providing high-quality care and support to individuals in need. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From £11.44-£12.00 per hour Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Benefits: Annual leave Casual dress Company pension On-site parking Referral programme Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability Ability to commute: Reliably commute to our client locations (preferred) Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Experience with children: 1 year (preferred) Language: English (preferred) License/Certification: Driving License (preferred) Work Location: In person

Band 3 Male Autistic support worker needed, full time working on a weekly rota basis within a four person team. You must have at least 3/4 years of experience in working with individual who have complex health needs, nonverbal, learning disabilities, ASD clients. A full UK driving licence, A UK work permit visa,UK citizenship. Your role will involve supporting the client with full personal care, lifeskills, preparing halal meals etc, administrate medication/suppositories, work under pressure, flexible, trustworthy, working under the instruction/liaison with clients family, to help manage the clients activities and daily routines. A good knowldge of using picture storys for communication, a good knowledge of how to manage safe guarding around challenging behaviours and restraint compliance. The ability to use creative thinking to improve the clients motivation and help encourage client’s independence, to achieve higher goals. Assist with arranging appointments liaising with clinical teams maintaining the clients flat, manage clients complex bladder, gut, bowel needs. Keep records of mointoring and changes in health. a clean licence is a must, patience and tolerance, at lets a GCSE in English, speak and write fluent English, the client can also speak a little urdu and Arabic, 2 reference. The job provides 5 weeks paid annual leave, a lovely room when carry out sleeping night/waking nights, good pay rate £18 Only serious clients with experience and fluent English apply.

We Care 360 is a Registered Children’s Home which falls under West Sussex. It accommodates up to 4 Children, boys, and girls between the ages of 10 – 17 years. All the Children will have suffered neglect, possible abuse, possible education related issues, mental health concerns and other associated behaviours. The service includes residential care 52 weeks per year, 24 hours per day. The service is regulated by OFSTED. Be an appropriate role model to Children in the home and help meet their practical and emotional needs by providing support, advice, and assistance. To help children address their concerns, and previous trauma and work with them to achieve well-being, education, enjoyment, and achievement, to form positive relationships, and to be safe. To support children to prepare for future independence and self-sufficiency. General Duties Ensure that Safeguarding is of the highest Priority. Strive to provide the best experience possible for the Children - enabling, engaging, and empowering them to achieve their aspirations. Ensure that all Legislation, Company Policy + Procedures are always followed. Support and Respect all Colleagues to the best of your ability. Always have a professional attitude. Be confident in the use of the Whistle Blowing Policy Ensure that your own professional Development id of high priority. Complete all mandatory training. Celebrate the smallest of achievements for Children and Colleagues. Celebrate birthdays, Festive Holidays and always create fun! Specific Duties Work with children in the home, supporting them with their individual needs as outlined in their placement plan. Ensure that Safeguarding and the protection of Children is always prioritised. Ensure that you are working to the Company Ethos, Polices and Procedures. Ensure children are treated with dignity and respect. Support children to participate in the routines of the home and encourage them to take part in new activities. Promote education and support children in attending school, accompanying the child if required. Where children are out of education, support them with educational activities and work toward education outcomes. Promote well-being in the home by ensuring the environment is free from bullying, prejudice providing a safe loving place to live. Help children deal with conflict and trauma by supporting any therapeutic plans that are in place for them. Work co-operatively and pro-actively as part of a team supporting colleagues and the manager. Ensure that all records are kept to a high standard. Ensure that the home is always a clean and ambient environment. You are required to partake in cleaning the home and cooking meals. Ensure that the medical needs, including medications are managed and recorded immediately. Ensure that the Children’s records are always kept up to date, including Placement Plans, Personal Plans and Risk Assessment. Ensure that Key worker sessions are completed weekly and recorded. You will be required to attend meetings; these may fall on your rostered off days. You will be required to work with external agencies, social workers, health professionals, advocates, and families.

We are actively recruiting experienced support workers in the Central and Eastern areas of Hertfordshire to work with younger adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities, in their own homes for block visits. Empress Social Care Ltd is a family run dynamic organisation seeking committed individuals to compliment our vision for continuity, growth and expansion. We work closely with people in our care to identify and personally match workers to create a `bespoke team` specifically to meet the individuals social and personal care needs.

Purely Care are a family run and friendly team located in Hellesdon, Norwich. Who are dedicated to providing personalised care to people in the comfort of their own homes. We have many years of experience and offer practical and emotional support to all our clients and staff. Are you looking for a exciting role? Do you want a job which is rewarding and varied every day? Then a job at Purely Care is for you. The role includes helping people with personal care, preparing and serving food and companionship. So what do we need form you: You need to be a very calm, caring individual with a positive outlook Empathy, caring and sensitivity to the needs of others Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Own transport essential (Car or bike) The ability to adapt to changing circumstances Team player We offer full training and mentors. Paid travel time between jobs and mileage too.

Holly Bush Nursing Home is based in Stanmore / Harrow and is registered to care for up to 12 adults with learning disabilities. We are looking to expand our dedicated team of carers to assist in maintaining a high standard of personal care. Job Description: The Ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with good communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help our service users. To share the personal care and support needs of service users with other staff members of the team in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the service user's family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse. Principal responsibilities To assist service users who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet. To help service users with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment. To care for service users who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc. To provide care and support for service users who are terminally ill. To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of service users through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations. To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying. To inspect, launder and mend customers' clothes. To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up. To read and write reports and be involved in service users reviews and training activities. To adhere to all the nursing homes policies and procedures at all times. To report either to the Manager or Nurse on duty any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a service users. To encourage the independence of service users wherever possible. It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers possess the following qualities: Self motivated & well organised. Flexible. Caring & sensitive to the needs of others. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to communicate effectively. SIMPLYCARE …"A Provider And Employer That Simply Cares !"